Emmanuel Mensah
The Government of Ghana has paid more than GHS12 billion to sustain inherited road projects across the country, according to Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza.
The minister disclosed this while accompanying John Dramani Mahama on an inspection tour of the Kasoa-Winneba Highway project, where he praised the President for ensuring that previously started infrastructure works were not abandoned.
Speaking during the visit, Mr. Agbodza said the government had prioritised continuity in road development by releasing funds to contractors handling projects initiated under previous administrations.
“As of last month, you have paid over 12 billion Ghana cedis to projects you inherited. None of those monies were paid to projects you have actually started,” he said while addressing President Mahama.
According to the Roads Minister, the decision reflects the President’s commitment to national development rather than partisan politics.
He noted that many road projects in Ghana often face delays or suspension when governments change, but the current administration had taken a different approach by ensuring work continues on inherited contracts.
Mr. Agbodza also highlighted the progress on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway, describing the corridor as one of the country’s most important transport routes.
He said the contractor was delivering quality work and assured the public that the most difficult stretch of the road would be ready for use within three weeks to ease traffic congestion.
“The frustration of the public which we share with them can be taken away at the first phase,” he said.
The minister added that although the official contract completion date is March 2027, government is working with the contractor to finish the project earlier by December 31 this year.
He said the administration’s support for local contractors was also helping to create jobs while improving access roads nationwide.
The Kasoa-Winneba Highway serves as a major gateway linking Accra to the Central and Western regions, making its completion critical for commuters, traders and businesses.
