He stressed that public resource concessions, particularly in the mining sector, must strictly adhere to due process, transparency, and fair competition, given their significance to the national economy.

His comments follow reports that Engineers and Planners scored 93.15 per cent in the bid evaluation, outperforming other competing firms.

A meeting between the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Transport Ministry scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 to address growing concerns over escalating fuel prices and their impact on the transport sector failed to take place as planned.

The Head of Industrial Relations at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Alhaji Abass Imoro, has cautioned that the transport sector could descend into fare disorder if private operators are allowed to unilaterally increase prices without regulatory engagement.