Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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May 2026
25 MayThe Chronicle
… Through their respective Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs), the coalition appealed to the president to direct the Ministry of Roads and Highways as well as the Ghana Highways Authority to compel the contractor to resume work within sixty days. …
Somanya-Kpong road finally receives bitumen surfacing after years of public outcry
14 MayDaily Guide
… In a statement, the contractor said it “acknowledges the concerns raised” by the minister and appreciates the oversight from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highways Authority. …
Top International Engineering Pledges To Speed Up Enchi–Elubo Road Project
13 MayJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has ordered the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Highways Authority, Mallam Issah Ishak, to begin the process of terminating the contract of Black Oak, the contractor working on the Bogoso–Prestea Road. …
Terminate Black Oak’s contract now – Roads Minister orders Highway Authority CEO

Society

Buem MP reports severe flooding, displacement in Volta Region

The News

The Member of Parliament for Buem says his constituency has been severely affected by flooding over the weekend that has displaced more than 3,000 residents in the Hohoe Municipality, with more than 400 homes affected after the River Dayi overflowed its banks. Mr Adams described the situation as "pretty terrible," citing heavy rainfall in Togo that caused the river to rise significantly.

29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Buem MP reports severe flooding, displacement in Volta Region
The Member of Parliament for Buem says his constituency has been severely affected by flooding over the weekend that has displaced more than 3,000 residents in the Hohoe Municipality, with more than 400 homes affected after the River Dayi overflowed its banks. Mr Adams described the situation as "pretty terrible," citing heavy rainfall in Togo that caused the river to rise significantly.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Buem MP alerts to severe flooding across Hohoe Municipality
The Member of Parliament for Buem says his constituency has been severely affected by flooding that displaced more than 3,000 residents in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region over the weekend, with the River Dayi overflowing and more than 400 homes affected after heavy rainfall in Togo.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

Roads minister inspects long-neglected 22-km Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road
Minister of Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza inspected the 22-kilometre Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road on Tuesday as the government considers measures to address its neglect following years of resident protests. Agbodza stated that road projects require government funding rather than demonstrations to commence.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Abandoned eroded drains threaten residents, motorists in Kintampo
Two abandoned drains in Kintampo's Bono East Region have eroded into deep gullies filled with plastic waste and rubbish, posing collapse and safety risks to nearby residents and the Kintampo-Tamale Highway, and contaminating water that flows to the Kintampo Waterfalls.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 4 September

Minister summons roads officials over Sunyani project delays
Minister of Roads and Highways Kwame Agbodza has summoned key roads authorities to Accra to explain the slow pace of work on the Sunyani Outer Ring Road, expressing concern that the current progress will not meet the government's 2027 deadline. He directed the Regional Director of Highways, Regional Director of Urban Roads, and Chief Executives of the Ghana Highways Authority and Urban Roads Department to appear with contractors on Monday to account for the delays.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 28 August

Police ban concrete mixer trucks from Accra, Tema for three days
The Ghana Police Service has restricted movement of concrete mixer trucks on Accra and Tema roads from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, to address safety concerns, traffic obstruction, and road damage caused by spillage of concrete and materials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Police suspend concrete mixer truck operations in Accra, Tema
Ghana Police Service has suspended concrete mixer truck operations in Accra and Tema for three days from 28–30 August 2026, citing concerns over concrete spillages, road safety hazards, and damage to road infrastructure. The restriction follows a meeting between police leadership and truck operators to address compliance with road traffic regulations.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Roads Ministry strengthen compensation collaboration
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors and the Ministry of Roads and Highways have agreed to strengthen collaboration on assessing and paying compensation to persons affected by road projects, following the Minister's concerns about discrepancies in valuations between independent assessors and state agencies that were contributing to project delays.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

Chief warns abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project risks wasting funds
The Kyidomhene of Berekuso-Akuapem has warned that the abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project must not become a waste of taxpayers' money, stating that residents' checks found no contractor on site despite the Roads and Highways Minister telling Parliament that the contractor was present.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

MTN Ghana marks 30 years with digital inclusion focus
MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through investments in network expansion and enterprise solutions as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The company accounts for about six per cent of the country's total tax revenue and plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next period.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 4 August

DVLA pilots RFID-enabled number plates in August 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority is rolling out a new digital vehicle number plate system with embedded Radio Frequency Identification chips and Ghana Card integration, beginning with a pilot phase on government vehicles in August 2026, followed by a mandatory nationwide rollout in January 2027. The system aims to create a more credible vehicle registration database, prevent registration of stolen and uncustomed vehicles, and align Ghana with international best practices.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Highways Minister criticises directors for not reporting delayed projects
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has expressed concern that some Regional Directors of the Ghana Highways Authority are failing to promptly report contractors who are delaying road project execution. During an inspection of major road projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions, he stressed that officials must identify challenges early, take appropriate action, and hold underperforming contractors accountable instead of waiting for ministerial inspections to reveal problems.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 28 June

Mahama directs strict quality checks before road project payments
President Mahama has instructed road engineers and contractors on Government "Big Push" infrastructure projects to ensure all road works meet highest quality standards before payments are approved, saying this will guarantee value for money, enhance durability, reduce travel costs, improve safety, and prevent premature road failure. He made the directive during an inspection of phase-two of the Kafodzidzi–Abransa road rehabilitation in the KEEA Municipality, cautioning that "we will not accept substandard work" and emphasizing that payments will be tied to verified quality and completion milestones.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

Two dead, seven injured in N1 highway head-on collision
A head-on collision between a tipper truck and a bus on the Elubo-Takoradi section of the N1 highway on Thursday killed two people and injured seven others. Preliminary investigations indicate the bus driver swerved to avoid a pothole, veering into the path of the oncoming truck.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

NPA establishes committee to create bitumen regulatory framework
The National Petroleum Authority has inaugurated a 16-member committee to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ghana's bitumen industry, which currently lacks dedicated regulations for importation, storage, transportation, distribution and quality assurance despite years of operation in the country's road construction sector.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

Government says 47% of Big Push projects awarded through sole-sourcing
The government defended its 'Big Push' infrastructure programme, revealing through a 72-page investigative report commissioned by President Mahama that 47.14 per cent of contracts were awarded through sole-source procurement, contrary to allegations of widespread non-competitive contract awards.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
90.28% of road contracts awarded through competitive tendering
The government says that 90.28 per cent of all road contracts awarded since 2025 were subjected to competitive procurement procedures, according to a 72-page report by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs following allegations of sole-source procurement abuse by investigative outlets.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Government says only 4.58% of road contracts used sole-sourcing
The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abuses sole-source procurement, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing. A 72-page investigative report commissioned by President John Mahama found no evidence of widespread abuse of sole-source procurement in road contract awards.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Bogoso–Prestea road reassigned to new contractor after stalled work
The Roads and Highways Minister has reassigned the 23-kilometre Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor after the previous contractor, Black Oak, failed to deliver within expected timeframes. The minister told Parliament that a new contractor has mobilized to begin work following repeated unsuccessful attempts to accelerate progress on a project affecting transport and mining operations in the Western Region.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Roads Ministry requests 1,000 new staff to strengthen agencies
The Minister for Roads and Highways has told Parliament that the Ministry has requested recruitment of approximately 1,000 additional personnel to address staffing shortfalls and strengthen operational capacity across road agencies. The shortage is attributed to pressure on existing staff, expanding responsibilities, and the creation of six new administrative regions without corresponding personnel increases, leaving technical departments stretched and affecting project quality assurance.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

Somanya-Kpong road receives bitumen surfacing after years of delay
The Somanya-Kpong road in the Eastern Region's Yilo Krobo and Lower Manya Krobo municipalities has begun bituminous surfacing works as of May 22, 2026, following years of deterioration and public complaints. The reconstruction project, which started from Somanya Roundabout, involves primer seal application followed by asphalt laying to address the road's poor condition and improve durability.
25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 14 May

Contractor pledges to accelerate Enchi–Elubo Road construction work
Top International Engineering (GH) Limited has committed to speeding up work on the Enchi–Elubo Road project following concerns raised by the Roads and Highways Minister about the construction pace. The contractor said it will cooperate with relevant authorities to address the issues and improve progress on site.
14 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 13 May

Roads Minister orders Ghana Highways Authority to terminate Black Oak's contract
The Minister for Roads and Highways has ordered the Ghana Highways Authority CEO to begin terminating the contract of Black Oak, the contractor on the Bogoso–Prestea Road. The contractor, which mobilised to site in March 2026 after clearing roadside vegetation, abandoned work claiming lack of design documents, with less than two percent of work completed.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →