… The Ministry said it was working with the Ghana Police Service, Department of Urban Roads, Ghana Highway Authority and the affected metropolitan and municipal assemblies to ensure the effective implementation of the Traffic Management Plan. …
… Cecil Nii Obodai Wentum, now Acting Public Affairs Director of the Ghana Highway Authority, spoke on the fading ethics of journalism due to the fast-growing space of digital media, particularly social media. …
… The GH¢62.86 billion Big Push Programme also adopted a corridor-based approach to modernising trunk roads, bridges, interchanges and highways under the Ghana Highway Authority. …
… The Ghana Highway Authority itself identifies the provision of streetlights, traffic signs, road markings and other safety measures as part of its road-safety responsibilities. …
… He explained that the system will integrate the DVLA’s vehicle database with other institutions, including the Ghana Highway Authority toll system, the National Insurance Commission (NIC) motor insurance database, the Ghana Police Service and the judiciary. …
… The inspection team included Mr Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, Member of Parliament for Hohoe, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ghana Highway Authority and technical engineers su …
… Mr Dauda stressed that his efforts are not intended to replace the responsibility of government agencies but to save lives while waiting for a permanent solution from the government and the Ghana Highway Authority. …
The Minister for Works has directed local assemblies to clear vehicles from diversion routes ahead of a temporary closure of the Pamprom Junction-to-First Light section of the Dr. Busia Highway on Monday for drainage improvement works under the GARID Project. The minister emphasised the need for a robust Traffic Management Plan and public education to minimise disruption.
The Minister for Works has directed local assemblies to clear vehicles from diversion routes ahead of a temporary closure of the Pamprom Junction-to-First Light section of the Dr. Busia Highway on Monday for drainage improvement works under the GARID Project. The minister emphasised the need for a robust Traffic Management Plan and public education to minimise disruption.
The Minister for Roads and Highways warned that government will terminate Volta Impex Construction's contract for the 32-kilometre Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi road if the company does not accelerate work. The project is at six per cent completion when it should be at 15 to 20 per cent, and the contractor received GH¢66 million in mobilisation payment in May.
Umaru Sanda, a broadcast journalist with Citi FM and Channel One TV, says society unfairly criticises journalists who move into politics, while professionals from other fields are praised for the same transition. He argued that journalism is a personal choice and that journalists should not be penalised for seeking political positions.
Ghana's state-owned enterprises recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year, ending four consecutive years of net losses, according to SIGA's 2025 State Ownership Report. Total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion, marking a significant turnaround from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss in 2024.
An opinion piece argues that company competence should be assessed by capacity to perform work, not by years in operation. A newly incorporated firm with experienced staff and proper equipment may be as capable as an established company.
An editorial responding to the Ofankor Barrier multiple-vehicle crash on August 13, 2026, which killed at least 11 people and injured several others, calls for Ghana to confront systemic failures in road safety, enforcement, visibility, and regulation of vulnerable vehicles on major highways rather than treating such tragedies as inevitable accidents.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority announced plans to replace all vehicle number plates in Ghana between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, under a new digital vehicle identification system that will integrate with toll, insurance, police, and judiciary databases to strengthen vehicle identification and reduce revenue leakages.
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given contractor Greenhouse International Development Limited a two-month ultimatum to increase progress on the 53.35-kilometre Have-Hohoe Road reconstruction to at least 20 percent, warning that failure to meet the target will result in contract termination; the project has taken approximately 14 years with only 13 percent of the revised work programme completed.
The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.
A Physical Education and Health teacher at Jachie-Pramso Senior High School has voluntarily repaired potholes along the Mankranso-Tepa-Sunyani road for 16 years using his own resources, motivated by witnessing road crashes he believes could have been prevented by better road conditions.
The MP for Hohoe Constituency has cut the sod for construction of two bridges—Wegbe-Akplamafu and Segbedeme—funded under the Ghana Road Fund, which will improve mobility and economic activities by connecting farming communities and neighbouring areas. The construction will begin with the 36.6 metre Wegbe-Akplamafu bridge, with a working period of two months maximum before proceeding to the Segbedeme bridge.
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has issued a position statement calling for sweeping reforms to address Ghana's recurring flooding, proposing a 19-point plan spanning immediate, medium and long-term actions. The statement, released after recent floods in Accra killed at least 12 people and displaced thousands, emphasizes that Ghana has sufficient technical knowledge to solve the problem but lacks implementation of established solutions.
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week and mobilise all security agencies and emergency services in response to devastating floods that have inundated homes, businesses and roads across the capital.
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called for the government to declare Accra a one-week disaster emergency to enable security agencies and emergency responders to undertake coordinated rescue and relief operations. He also urged closer coordination between emergency services and road sector agencies to restore access to flood-affected communities.
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week following widespread flooding from torrential rains. He urges immediate activation of security agencies and emergency services for coordinated rescue and relief operations to prevent further loss of life and property damage.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa has published "Navigating the Towns and Roads in Ghana," a district-by-district assessment of Ghana's road infrastructure and maintenance deficits across 16 regions. The book aims to provide a practical tool for policymakers, planners, engineers and local authorities, as more than 50% of Ghana's approximately 42,000 kilometres of roads are not in good condition.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications stated that over 90 percent of road projects under the 'Big Push' initiative were awarded through competitive tendering, refuting claims of abuse of single-sourcing procurement. Of 1,441 road contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, 1,301 were awarded through open or competitive tendering, with the remaining 140 awarded under the 'Big Push' initiative through various procurement methods.
The Minister of State for Government Communications has dismissed allegations of abuse in single-source procurement by the Ministry of Roads and Highways under the Big Push infrastructure programme, stating that a government investigation found more than 90 per cent of road contracts awarded in 2025 and 2026 were procured through open competitive tendering.
Motorists and pedestrians on the Achimota Forest stretch in Accra are alarmed by non-functioning streetlights that plunge large sections into darkness at night, creating safety hazards including poor visibility, difficulty spotting pedestrians and obstacles, and increased risk of crime such as robbery.
Motorists on the Tarkwa-Bogoso road were left stranded for hours last Friday due to severe congestion caused by construction of a rumble strip, with no prior notice or road signs to warn of the project. The construction crew, hired from Accra, blocked the road during peak traffic hours, disrupting movement particularly between Bogoso and Samahu.
Commuters on the Tarkwa-Bogoso road were left stranded for hours on Friday after construction of a rumble strip caused severe congestion, with no prior notice or road signs. Motorists questioned why the work was not scheduled during weekend or evening hours when traffic was lighter, while contractors from Accra said they were rushing to complete the project due to hotel costs.
Residents and traditional authorities of Ave-Dakpa in Akatsi North District have appealed to the government to include the township in the proposed dual carriageway development along the Ho-Denu highway corridor under the Big Push infrastructure programme, citing long-standing road safety challenges and at least 46 deaths since 1980.
Single Man Contractors Association members say they have not been paid for certified works completed for the Ghana Highway Authority since 2020 and are threatening to protest at the Presidency over the arrears, arguing the delay has caused severe financial difficulties and affected their ability to continue operations during the rainy season.
Top International Engineering has acknowledged concerns raised by the Minister of Roads and Highways about the pace of work on the Enchi–Elubo road project and reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with government authorities to address concerns and accelerate progress.
The Minister for Roads and Highways has directed the Ghana Highway Authority to terminate Black Oak's contract for the Bogoso-Prestea road in the Western Region, citing unsatisfactory performance with less than two per cent of work completed since March.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has threatened to terminate the contract for the 71.25-kilometre Enchi–Elubo road project in Western North Region, criticising contractor Top Engineering International Ltd. for failing to resume work despite receiving a GH¢80.2 million mobilisation payment. The road, used for cocoa transportation and cross-border trade, has remained in poor condition with motorists and residents complaining of potholes, erosion, and unsafe driving conditions.
Top International Engineering has responded to Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza's criticism over slow progress on the Enchi–Elubo road project, assuring government of its commitment to completion. The minister had directed the contractor to appear before the Ghana Highway Authority over delays, noting only about 5% of work had been completed since December 1, 2025, and that the contractor had already received an advance mobilisation payment of GH¢80.2 million.
Aviation stakeholders warned at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority's 40th anniversary conference that growing traffic congestion and rapid uncontrolled development around Accra International Airport could impede future expansion and operational capacity unless proper planning measures are enforced.
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has expressed outrage over the stalled 71.25-kilometre Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western North Region, criticising contractor Top Engineering International Ltd. for failing to begin work months after receiving a GH¢80.2 million mobilisation payment in December 2025. The minister warned the contractor to either immediately start work or relinquish the contract, describing the stalled project as one of the worst cases encountered under the government's "Big Push" infrastructure agenda.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza spent two days touring the Upper West Region to assess progress on road projects under the government's "Big Push" agenda. He praised some contractors, including P&W Ghanem for completing a 10-kilometre stretch and ASTEE Ghana Limited for work on the 37-kilometre Bulenga–Yaanyuo-Yiri road, while subjecting others like Malpourma Enterprise Limited to scrutiny.