Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza Resets Road Sector Performance
Minister Agbodza clears arrears, enforces contractor accountability and accelerates key road projects nationwide.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has launched a comprehensive reset of Ghana's road infrastructure delivery under President John Mahama's Big Push agenda. His mandate focuses on restoring public trust through physical infrastructure proof rather than political rhetoric, directly addressing long-standing road user frustrations across regions like Ashanti, Greater Accra and Central.
Agbodza inherited stalled projects causing daily commuter nightmares, particularly on key routes such as Pokuase-Nsawam, Suame in Kumasi and Cape Coast-Kasoa. He immediately cleared contractor arrears and restored funding to restart abandoned works, ensuring no projects were halted by political audits as in previous administrations. This operational shift prioritizes tangible progress over symbolic gestures.
The minister enforces strict contractor performance through unannounced site visits at dawn, ending the practice of contractors only working when oversight was expected. He has publicly reprimanded officials who warned contractors of inspections and demands immediate remobilization of stalled projects like the Kumasi Outer Ring Road and Accra-Kumasi bypass, with specific deadlines such as making sections usable before Christmas.
More than 2,000 kilometres of roads across all 16 regions now feature active construction or rehabilitation under his direct supervision. Agbodza operates from field sites rather than offices, arriving before sunrise to personally compile reports and verify progress, demonstrating a work ethic that sets a national tone.
Contractors face immediate consequences for delays or poor performance, including contract termination for failing to meet timelines like completing bypass sections before scheduled dates. Utility agencies have also received warnings against unauthorized road digging that could damage completed infrastructure, ensuring project integrity from Accra to Nalerigu.
Public and industry feedback highlights a significant shift in ministry culture, with staff acknowledging the minister's leadership inspires greater accountability. His approach combines technical oversight, disciplinary rigor and a commitment to legacy infrastructure that connects economic zones, directly improving travel times and daily life for Ghanaians nationwide.
