The management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has described as unfortunate a cautionary comment made by the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC), Hon. James Klutse Avedzi, to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) against renewing contracts with the waste company.
In a press statement, Zoomlion Company said it is regrettable that such a directive will be given regarding the fumigation contracts with MMDAs, whereas the two parties have not been brought together to discuss any contractual issues.
The statement highlighted that It noted that Zoomlion Ghana Limited operates with the utmost integrity and professionalism, and we have consistently upheld our contractual obligations with the MMDAs.
“The publication suggested that Parliament had sanctioned the non-renewal of our waste management contracts. The Company is, however, unaware of any such indication from the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, or any of the other contracting parties, namely the MMDCEs.” The Statement said
According to the waste company, Parliament is not party to the subsisting contract Zoomlion on 8th June 2022 actively participated in a PAC hearing to address questions and provide comprehensive explanations with evidence regarding the issues raised in the Auditor General’s report.
It added that during this hearing, the company presented substantial evidence to demonstrate our commitment to fulfilling its contractual obligations to the MMDAs.
The statement further noted, “Following the PAC hearing, there has been no adverse report or further queries from the PAC suggesting any irregularities with Zoomlion’s performance.
This, to us, indicates that the PAC was satisfied with the explanations and evidence we provided during the hearing. It is therefore surprising to us to hear such damaging reportage from the Chair of the PAC.
We firmly believe that it is in the best interest of and fairness to all parties involved to engage in open and constructive dialogue rather than resorting to actions and pronouncements that may tarnish the image of the company.
Over the years, Zoomlion has consistently delivered world-class waste management services to various MMDAs, resulting in a significant reduction in sanitation-related health issues across the country.
We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of service delivery and compliance with all contractual obligations. We are open to continued collaboration and dialogue with the relevant authorities to address any concerns and ensure the continued provision of exceptional waste management services.”
The Management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited reassured its stakeholders and the general public that it has done no wrong and called on the media to be decorous in their reportage of such national reports against the company which has been at the forefront of driving sustainable waste management in Ghana and beyond.
