A political storm is brewing as shocking allegations emerge that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MCEs and DCEs) are drilling boreholes at a staggering cost of GH¢100,000 each — with claims that the spending has full government backing.
The revelation, made by Assafuah, has ignited fierce debate across the country, raising eyebrows over what many are calling “outrageous” and “unjustifiable” expenditure on basic water infrastructure.
According to the claims, these high-cost borehole projects are not isolated incidents but part of a wider, approved arrangement — a detail that is fueling suspicions of inflated contracts and potential misuse of public funds.
Critics are already sounding the alarm, questioning how a single borehole could cost such an eye-watering amount when similar projects have historically been completed at a fraction of the price.
“This is deeply troubling,” one analyst noted. “At a time when communities are struggling for access to clean water, every cedi counts. GH¢100,000 per borehole raises serious concerns about value for money.”
Supporters of the claim are demanding immediate transparency, calling on authorities to publish detailed breakdowns of project costs, contractors involved, and the procurement processes used.
Meanwhile, defenders of the government argue that costs may vary due to factors such as location, depth, geological challenges, and additional infrastructure — but critics insist those explanations fall short of justifying such figures.
The controversy is quickly gaining traction, with civil society groups and opposition figures pushing for investigations into the alleged approvals and expenditures.
As public pressure mounts, one question is dominating the national conversation: Are taxpayers getting value — or is this another case of inflated projects hiding behind official approval?
For now, all eyes are on the authorities to respond — and on whether this developing scandal will trigger a full-scale probe into how public funds are being spent at the local level.
