Also known as: Mr Agbodza · Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza · Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza · Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza
Minister of Roads and Highways directing road infrastructure projects, standards enforcement, and contractor accountability across Ghana.
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The ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor is expected to open up new economic opportunities for communities across the Upper West Region by improving the movement of farm produce, goods and people, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has said. …
Wa-Tumu-Bolga road upgrade will unlock agriculture, trade – AgbodzaJoy Online
… The appeal comes ahead of a sod-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2026, where Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza is expected to launch the rehabilitation of the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road and selected roads in Somanya. …
Somanya residents demand asphalt overlay to protect road investmentJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has denied claims that the nationwide road inspection exercise is designed to find fault with contractors handling ongoing projects. …
Road inspections not a witch-hunt against contractors — AgbodzaJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has ordered Aschal Investment Limited to immediately return to site and complete the 37-kilometre Wa-Bulenga Road in the Upper West Region. …
Agbodza orders Wa-Bulenga road contractor back to siteThe Ghanaian Times
… He said discussions had been held with the Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza; Minister of Defence, Mr Gilbert Kenneth Adjei; and Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, on plans to evacuate the waste. …
30-year waste backlog at Korle Lagoon to be clearedJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has cut the scope of work assigned to two contractors on the Wenchi-Bole road project by 25 kilometres each over concerns about their slow progress. …
Kwame Agbodza cuts Wenchi-Bole road contracts by 25km over slow workJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has warned that government will terminate the contract of Volta Impex Construction if the company does not speed up work on the 32-kilometre Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi road. …
Roads Minister threatens to terminate Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi road contractJoy Online
… and payment of compensation to persons affected by road projects.According to a statement issued by the GhIS, the decision was reached at a meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, between the leadership of the Institution and the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza …
Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Roads Ministry agree to strengthen compensation processJoy Online
… Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, said the decision would reduce the impact of faults on individual streetlights, since solar-powered units can operate independently of one another. …
Government to replace grid-powered streetlights with solar systems nationwide – AgbodzaThe Chronicle
… Governs Kwame Agbodza, during an inspection of the project site in Kumasi. He mentioned delays in payment of compensation to affected persons, damage to completed works by artisans and shop owners, and impact on planned works such as U-drains, earthworks, walkways, and asphalt la …
Offinso-Anomangye road to be completed and handed over by October 2027 -Resident EngineerRoads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has challenged engineers overseeing government road projects to apply professional standards to all contractors regardless of their political connections, saying no contractor should be exempt from sanctions or corrective action because of perceived links to senior government officials.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has challenged engineers overseeing government road projects to apply professional standards to all contractors regardless of their political connections, saying no contractor should be exempt from sanctions or corrective action because of perceived links to senior government officials.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region at the 2026 Asogli Te Zã Grand Durbar, highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects and the focus on inclusive national development. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for stronger collaboration to turn cultural festivals into opportunities for tourism, investment and job creation, while encouraging investment in TVET and creative arts education.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways has called for a review of the one-year defect liability period attached to road contracts, arguing that it is inadequate for holding contractors accountable for poor-quality roads and proposing that liability should extend beyond the minimal one year since roads are designed to last 30 years.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says the one-year defect liability period in road contracts should be extended to hold contractors accountable for poor road quality and protect public investment. He is engaging with the Ministers of Finance and Works and Housing to change the current practice.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza has directed consultants and road agencies to accelerate the review and approval of construction designs to prevent delays in road projects. He proposed holding design review meetings in single sittings with all stakeholders present and conducting on-site reviews to resolve technical issues immediately.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads and Highways Minister has tasked Arab Contractors Ghana Limited to speed up work on the Kumasi Outer Ring Road project, expressing concern that the contractor has been focused mainly on earthworks. The Minister urged the contractor to commence concrete works and other activities simultaneously in different sections where access is available.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has tasked Arab Contractors Ghana Limited to speed up work on the Kumasi Outer Ring Road, expressing concern that activities have focused mainly on earthworks rather than concrete works. He urged the contractor to work simultaneously across different sections where access is available to help meet the project timeline.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has threatened legal action against Ghana Water Limited, the Electricity Company of Ghana, and telecommunications companies if they excavate completed roads to lay service lines without proper authorisation and coordination with the ministry.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Roads and Highways has threatened legal action against water, electricity, and telecommunications companies if they excavate completed roads without authorization to lay service lines. The minister emphasized the need for proper coordination between utility providers and the ministry to prevent damage to newly constructed public infrastructure.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has assured that the government will not compromise on the quality of work on the Accra-Kumasi bypass project, telling regional directors overseeing the project to maintain required standards and approach their supervisory responsibilities with integrity.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has assured that the government will not compromise on the quality of work on the Accra-Kumasi bypass project, telling supervising officials that the priority is to build to standards that will endure, not merely to complete the road quickly.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister of Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza has urged motorists to drive cautiously on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, which he said has exceeded its capacity for many years, leading to congestion and risky driving manoeuvres that sometimes result in accidents.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads and Highways Minister called on motorists to drive cautiously on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, noting that the road has exceeded its capacity for years and congestion is forcing dangerous driving manoeuvres.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways rejected claims that the government has abandoned the Accra-Kumasi bypass project, stating that construction is ongoing, contractors remain on site, and the project is a government priority.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways rejected claims the government had abandoned the Accra-Kumasi bypass project, stating that construction is ongoing with contractors remaining on site. He maintained the government has not suspended any road projects and that the current administration intends to continue with the bypass and other road developments.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has directed First Sky Construction to remobilise and return to the abandoned Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road by the close of the week, with expectations for visible and sustained work without interruption. The directive follows a demonstration by residents in August over the deteriorating condition of roads affecting their health, businesses, and access to services.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza told Dome-Kitase residents that demonstrations cannot trigger road construction; projects depend on financial resources from government revenue or borrowing. The comments follow August protests by residents in the Berekuso-Kwabenya enclave over poor road conditions affecting health, businesses, and access to services.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has fired Top International Engineering (Gh) Ltd over its failure to make meaningful progress on the Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western North Region despite receiving GH¢82 million. The Minister said the contractor's owner, who is frequently in Nigeria, has ignored government instructions and that public funds can be recovered through a bond if the contract is terminated.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given Top International Engineering (Gh) Ltd. until Friday to meet with the Ministry and explain its handling of the 71.25-kilometre Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western North Region, or risk contract termination. The contractor has received GH¢82 million but has repeatedly failed to return to site and respond to directives, prompting the Minister to warn that the government will no longer tolerate the delay.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 23-kilometre Takoradi–Agona Nkwanta road in the Western Region is expected to open to traffic by November 2026, four months ahead of the original March 2027 deadline. Work on the dual-carriageway project had faced a two-year delay due to funding difficulties but accelerated after the government released $78 million in outstanding payments to the contractor.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says Ghana is undertaking what may be Africa's largest road infrastructure project at a particular time, with work on the Wa to Bole road to be completed by the end of 2027 and ongoing aggressive work on the Western Corridor from Sawla to Wa.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads and Highways Minister says firms bidding for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway must demonstrate strong financial and technical capacity through an international competitive pre-qualification process. Government has established a Special Purpose Vehicle to drive the project's development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has cautioned contractors and stakeholders that the government will demand strict adherence to quality, value for money and timely delivery on the 198.7-kilometre Accra-Kumasi Expressway, which he said must be built to international standards as a long-term national asset.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza claims Ghana is implementing the largest road infrastructure programme in Africa under the government's Big Push programme, with projects across the country responding to widespread concerns about poor road conditions raised during the 2024 election campaign.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has described the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as one of President Mahama's major legacy projects. After the Ghana Armed Forces completed clearing the right-of-way, government will now focus on detailed design and procurement to select contractors for construction.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Sissala East says the Bolgatanga-Tumu-Wa road, currently under construction, will unlock economic potential and restore dignity to communities along the corridor by improving connectivity and facilitating trade. The road, which connects parts of the Upper East and Upper West Regions and has long been in deplorable condition, is expected to particularly benefit farming communities and ease the movement of goods and services across the area.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has warned that contractors failing to complete projects on schedule risk being excluded from future phases of the government's Big Push programme, saying timely completion and demonstrated capacity will be key criteria for awarding subsequent contracts.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Road contractors have been ordered to maintain normal construction schedules during government official visits unless work poses a safety risk. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza said officials should not receive special treatment at the expense of project timelines, and contractors should continue routine activities such as watering unpaved roads.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says nationwide road project inspections are intended to ensure projects stay on course and are completed on time, not to penalize contractors. The government conducts regular site visits to assess progress, identify obstacles, and determine where contractors need support.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →