The government has initiated a full-scale investigation into the reported sale of 300 Metro Mass Transit (MMT) buses, following growing public concern about transparency and accountability in the handling of state-owned assets.
Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has announced that a full investigation is underway into reports that more than 300 Metro Mass buses were auctioned under the previous administration.
According to the Deputy Managing Director of MMT, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, the buses were auctioned in the months leading up to the 2024 general elections, with some allegedly sold for as little as GH¢2,500.
Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, January 19, 2026, the Minister said the probe aims to determine whether the auction process was carried out transparently and in line with proper procedures.
“As for the auctions, this was what we had, but the boards are going through to see whether or not they were of correct merit for that amount,” he said.
He continued: “It is not something that I can just say that it was whether over or it was not unduly priced but it was auctions that they did, and if we need to question or to go into it, I’ve instructed all the management and boards to have a second look at it, and then we’ll see what happens next.”
Bukari added that beyond the investigation, the ministry is prioritising solutions to the current transport challenges affecting commuters.
“But the reality today is how do we improve on the situation we have at hand, and we have come out with these measures with the unions, and I believe that this will bring some relief to our commuters,” he said.
Metro Mass Transit, one of the country’s key public transport providers, has faced financial and operational challenges in recent years.
Critics argued that the sale of such a large number of buses could further strain the system if not managed properly.
Others believe the review is necessary to restore public trust in the company and the broader transport sector.
