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Mahama finally ends controversial YEA–Zoomlion contract, vows to increase sweepers’ wages

After nearly two decades of public scrutiny and allegations of financial impropriety, President John Dramani Mahama has officially ended one of Ghana's most contentious government contracts. On June 11, 2025, President Mahama confirmed that the 19-year agreement between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited would not be renewed. The decision was communicated through a letter signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the …

Zoomlion contract will not be renewed, Sweepers’ fees to increase — President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the government will not renew the 19-year-old contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The president has also said the government will increase the fees to be paid to sweepers, arising from the “probable cost savings” from discontinuing the Zoomlion contract. The president announced this in a letter to investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, who petition…

Presidency says Zoomlion-YEA contract won’t be renewed, Manasseh Azure shares details

The Mahama administration does not plan to renew the state contract between the Youth Employment Agency and waste management firm Zoomlion Ghana Limited.

Mahama ends Zoomlion contract, promises higher pay for sweepers

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will not renew the long-standing sanitation contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. This decision follows a petition from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, which detailed corruption and inefficiencies in the agreement. In a letter dated June 11 and signed by Presidential Secretary Dr. Callistus Mahama, the presidency confirmed the …

President Mahama Ends Zoomlion ‘Waste Mines’

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the non-renewal of the long-standing and highly contentious contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited.  This pivotal decision, conveyed through a letter from the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, directly addresses a petition written by renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni over allegations of labour exploitation and questionable valu…

President Mahama ends Zoomlion contract after 19 years, announces sweeper pay raise

President John Dramani Mahama has terminated the controversial 19-year sanitation contract between the Youth Employment Agency and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The decision comes after investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni petitioned the presidency with evidence of mismanagement. In an official response, the President confirmed the expired contract won’t be renewed and ordered an audit of all post-expiry payments to Zoomlion. Future sanitatio…