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Mahama Ayariga files RTI request at DACF; demands cost of DRIP, others

The Minority in Parliament has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), seeking details on the recently launched District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

The NDC MPs are requesting information on the specifications and details of each unit of equipment designated for the DRIP.

The request, signed by Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, also seeks the payment schedule related to the equipment.

Additionally, the MPs are inquiring about the total payments made for the equipment so far, a report by myjoyonline.com has said.

They are also seeking information on the overall cost of the District Road Improvement Programme.

“Pursuant to section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), I write on the instructions of Honourable Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Leader of the National Democratic
Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament, to request for the following information.”

“The cost at which each unit of the equipment meant for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) launched on Wednesday 31st July, 2024 has been procured,” an excerpt of the letter said.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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