The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stood by the recently introduced Performance Tracker, despite facing criticisms from various quarters.
The Performance Tracker was unveiled by the government on April 10, 2024, with the aim of promoting transparency and accountability in the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country.
In a recent interview on The Big Issue on Citi TV, Asiedu Kokuro, the Deputy National Communications Director of the NPP, defended the Performance Tracker against claims that it is not a priority. Kokuro emphasized the importance of informing Ghana’s bilateral creditors, such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), about the projects being undertaken by the government.
According to Kokuro, the Performance Tracker is a crucial tool for ensuring accountability to the Ghanaian people and providing transparency to donor partners and bilateral agencies that have been funding the country. He dismissed criticisms as political mischief and stressed the need for a fair analysis of the project based on critical evaluation.
During the official launch of the tracker at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Works and Housing, revealed that the tracker covers more than 13,000 projects nationwide. Nkrumah also highlighted how the tracker will address concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of project presentations, particularly the use of artist’s impressions to depict outcomes.
Following the launch of the Performance Tracker, the government admitted that there were 67 inaccuracies in the list of projects featured on the tracker. Despite this setback, the government remains committed to using the Performance Tracker as a tool to enhance accountability and transparency in the implementation of infrastructure projects across Ghana.
