Zoomlion Ghana Limited's management has expressed disappointment with a directive from the Public Accounts Committee instructing Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) not to renew contracts with the waste management company.

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During a public accounts committee hearing in Ho, Committee Chairman James Klutse Avedzi emphasized that Parliament had authorized the non-renewal of Zoomlion's contract, citing a lack of apparent benefits.

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Responding to this directive, Zoomlion issued a statement on Thursday, September 21, stating, "the Company finds it unfortunate that such a directive will be given regarding our fumigation contracts with MMDAs, whereas the two parties have not been brought together to discuss any contractual issues.

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“It is crucial to highlight that Zoomlion Ghana Limited operates with the utmost integrity and professionalism, and we have consistently upheld our contractual obligations with the MMDAs.”The company noted that there have been no adverse reports or further queries from the PAC indicating any irregularities in its performance since the committee's hearing on June 8, 2022.

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Zoomlion clarified that it provided evidence to the PAC to demonstrate its commitment to fulfilling contractual obligations, making it "surprising to hear such damaging reports from the Chair of PAC."“Zoomlion on 8th June 2022 actively participated in a PAC hearing to address questions and providecomprehensive explanations with evidence regarding the issues raised in the Auditor General’s report.

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During thishearing, the company presented substantial evidence to demonstrate our commitment to fulfilling our contractual obligations to the MMDAs.“Following the PAC hearing, there has been no adverse report or further queries from the PAC suggesting anyirregularities with Zoomlion’s performance. This to us indicates that, the PAC was satisfied with the explanationsand evidence we provided during the hearing.

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It is therefore surprising to us hearing such damaging reportage from the Chair of the PAC,” Zoomlion stated in its statement.Zoomlion stressed the importance of constructive dialogue among all parties involved and urged against actions and statements that could damage its reputation.

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“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.

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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.

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”The directive was issued by the PAC Chairman after the Fanteakwa South Municipal Assembly failed to provide the required documents to renew its contract with Zoomlion. Furthermore, the committee proposed a comprehensive review of the existing agreement with Zoomlion, considering that many Assemblies lack transparency regarding the terms of their contract with the company.

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“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 thecompany.“Over the years, Zoomlion has consistently delivered world-class waste management services to variousMMDAs, resulting in a significant reduction in sanitation-related health issues across the country.

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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”.

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