Attorney-General Stands Firm on $2m DRIP Overpayment Claims Against J.A. Plant Pool

October 25, 2025 

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has reiterated his claims of overpayment and financial irregularities in the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) contract with J.A. Plant Pool Ghana Limited, insisting he has evidence to support his allegations.

A-G Defends His Position

Speaking in an exclusive interview monitored by vistanewsgh.com on October 24, Dr. Ayine maintained his stance despite the company's denial of wrongdoing.

"I will, at the appropriate time, respond. We have investigated and we have the evidence. So if they are making that claim, we'll come out with the truth. What I said, I stand by what I said. And if they want to challenge it, they can do so. And if they are not conforming to the demand that I've made, I have the courts to help me to do so," the Attorney-General stated.

The Dispute

The controversy stems from claims made by Dr. Ayine during the Government Accountability Series on October 22, 2025. He alleged that investigations revealed a $2 million overpayment in the DRIP equipment supply contract with J.A. Plant Pool.

According to the Attorney-General, while the contract sum was $176 million, records showed that a total of $178 million was paid, resulting in an excess of $2 million. He has demanded a refund of the amount from the company.

Company's Response

J.A. Plant Pool Ghana Limited has vehemently denied the allegations, describing the claims of tax evasion and over-invoicing as "factually incorrect."

In a statement issued on October 23, 2025, the company clarified that the actual contract sum was $178,704,739.50, not $176 million as stated by the Attorney-General. The company attributed the discrepancy to a clerical error by approving authorities, which it had requested be corrected.

"The total contract price was stated as USD 178,704,739.50, consistent with Clause 3.1.1 of the contract, which expressly provides that 'this amount represents the full contract price for the supply of the equipment by the Supplier,'" the company's statement read.

The company also noted that the Public Procurement Authority's approval document reflected the amount of $178,704,739.50, consistent with the contract figure.

Background

The DRIP contract for the supply of heavy-duty equipment was signed in February 2024 as part of the government's initiative to improve rural accessibility through the upgrading and maintenance of district roads.

The case was among those that appeared before the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, prompting the Attorney-General's office to review the documents for elements of criminality before initiating prosecution.

The Attorney-General has indicated his willingness to pursue legal action if the company does not comply with his demand for a refund, setting the stage for a potential court battle over the disputed contract amount.