Also known as: Minister Agbodza · Mr. Agbodza · Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza · Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza · Hon. Agbodza
Minister for Roads and Highways managing Ghana's road infrastructure, traffic safety challenges, and contractor oversight amid widespread project implementation.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured contractors working on the Accra–Kumasi Highway that the government remains firmly committed to completing all ongoing road projects, even as it advances plans to construct a new expressway linking the two ma …
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has dismissed claims that he travels with an excessively large convoy during official inspections, insisting that the ministry remains committed to modesty and efficiency in the delivery of government projects. …
… upport their health and even in terms of their financials, especially the women.” She also expressed appreciation to key local and regional authorities for their support in making the outreach possible, naming the Regional Minister, the Member of Parliament, Kwame Governs Agbodza …
… s in advance because tomorrow [Sunday, May 10] is Mother’s Day,” he stated. “We are extremely grateful to the Almighty God for bringing CBG to Adaklu.” The DCE expressed appreciation to the Member of Parliament for Adaklu and Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza …
Roads Minister oversees rehabilitation of neglected Han-Tumu road
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… The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, on Tuesday, May 5, toured ongoing works on the Han-Nandow-Waala stretch, a section long regarded by residents as a symbol of neglect. …
… Kwame Governs Agbodza, characterized by unannounced site visits and a blunt ultimatum, finish or be fired, represents more than just a bureaucratic tweak; it is a long-overdue restoration of the sanctity of the contract. …
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of construction work on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project under the government’s ‘Big Push’ road infrastructure programme. …
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of construction work on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project under the government’s ‘Big Push’ road infrastructure programme. …
The Minister for Roads and Highways told Parliament that government has settled all outstanding payments owed to contractors on the Accra-Tema Motorway project and said no payment certificates are currently outstanding on the Pokuase project, despite acknowledging that traffic congestion remains a significant challenge on major routes including the motorway.
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Road minister's assurance that all Accra-Tema motorway payments are settled addresses contractor concerns, though traffic congestion persists.
The Minister for Roads and Highways told Parliament that government has settled all outstanding payments owed to contractors on the Accra-Tema Motorway project and said no payment certificates are currently outstanding on the Pokuase project, despite acknowledging that traffic congestion remains a significant challenge on major routes including the motorway.
The Minister of Roads and Highways has raised alarm over widespread vandalism and theft of traffic light infrastructure across Ghana, revealing that only about 60 per cent of the country's 415 traffic light installations are operational. He attributed many malfunctions to deliberate acts of vandalism, with thieves targeting metal components to sell as scrap.
Ghana's Roads Minister Governs Agbodza told Parliament that traffic light components are being stolen across the country, including from installations at Police Headquarters, with more than 60 percent of Ghana's approximately 415 traffic lights still operational despite theft and reckless-driving damage.
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.
The Roads and Highways Minister says the government has paid GH¢13 billion towards road projects inherited from the previous administration, defending the current government's commitment to completing inherited infrastructure rather than abandoning them.
The Roads Minister announced that President Mahama's government is reviving abandoned road projects and expanding infrastructure in the Savannah Region, having paid contractors over GH¢12 billion within 12 months to restore confidence in the sector and return contractors to site, unlike previous administrations that suspended contracts from predecessors.
Heavy rainfall triggered a mudslide from Adaklu Mountain into Adaklu-Helekpe community in Volta Region, burying five houses and nine vehicles, killing close to 50 livestock, and injuring residents. Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza visited the area and warned that the incident signals urgent need to protect lives and environment.
Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza visited victims of a Wednesday mudslide in Adaklu-Helekpe, Volta Region, which destroyed at least five houses and nine vehicles and killed nearly 50 livestock after heavy rainfall triggered debris from a 600-metre mountain; he called the incident a serious environmental warning requiring immediate intervention.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways commended GCB Bank and Timeline & Innovation Company Limited for supporting Ghana's "Big Push" industrial and infrastructure development agenda. The companies commissioned a fleet of heavy-duty construction and logistics equipment including tipper trucks, bulldozers, graders, and excavators to strengthen operational capacity for major infrastructure projects.
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.
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.
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.
The Minister for Roads and Highways has defended the government's proposed schedule for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, saying it reflects intentional policy decisions to accelerate infrastructure development, after the President of the Ghana Institute of Architects raised concerns about the project's realistic completion timeframe. The Minister stated that the expressway is advancing through a combined approach integrating multiple phases, with over 20 kilometres already cleared while design and studies continue.
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.
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.
The MP for Dome Kwabenya Constituency donated assorted hampers and GH¢500 to nursing and lactating mothers at Taifa Polyclinic and Ga East Municipal Hospital as part of Mother's Day celebrations, commending their sacrifices and resilience.
The Roads and Highways Minister has reaffirmed government commitment to completing all bypass projects on the Accra–Kumasi highway by the end of 2027. The minister stressed that a proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway would complement rather than replace existing highway dualisation and bypass projects as part of a broader transportation infrastructure strategy.
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister has announced a government-funded training programme to produce skilled heavy equipment operators for road construction, addressing contractor complaints about a shortage of qualified personnel. The two-month crash course will focus on operating excavators, rollers, and other machinery commonly used on road projects.
The Minister for Roads and Highways says the government will no longer grant automatic extensions to contractors working on road projects, particularly those who abandon sites or unnecessarily slow down work. The Ministry will still consider genuine challenges affecting project execution on a case-by-case basis, provided contractors demonstrate commitment.
The Roads and Highways Minister has assured contractors that the government remains committed to completing the Accra–Kumasi Highway while planning to construct a new expressway to complement it. The expressway would operate on a commercial toll basis while the existing highway continues to serve as an affordable route.
Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has dismissed claims of traveling with an excessively large convoy, stating that accompanying vehicles are mainly regional officials and technical teams joining inspections at various stages. He attributed the visible numbers to the government's infrastructure agenda requiring contractors to be present on project sites.
Consolidated Bank Ghana's Managing Director led a free health screening in Adaklu District on May 9, marking Mother's Day and focusing on preventive healthcare and early detection of conditions such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes among working women with limited access to routine checks.
The Adaklu District Chief Executive has commended Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd for providing free health screening and financial literacy services to women in the district as part of Mother's Day activities held on May 9.
Sections of the Han-Tumu Road in the Upper West Region are undergoing rehabilitation after decades of neglect and deteriorating conditions. The Roads and Highways Minister toured ongoing works on the Han-Nandow-Waala stretch, with portions including sections linking Jeffisi to Tumu already rehabilitated, improving travel conditions for residents and motorists.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza visited the Sissala enclave and brought bulldozers to begin rehabilitation of the Han-Nandow-Waala stretch, which had remained broken for three decades and been a fixture in every government budget. The move has relieved local frustration after six years of deterioration that had delayed farm produce and affected commuters.
The article argues that Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza's recent unannounced site visits and ultimatums to road contractors represent a departure from past administrative passivity, restoring accountability and enforcing contract deadlines to address Ghana's history of stalled road projects.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed disappointment over slow progress on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project under the 'Big Push' programme, noting the government has already paid GHC66 million to contractors. He threatened to terminate and re-award the contract if contractors failed to provide tangible reasons for the delay.
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed disappointment over slow progress on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project, despite GHC66 million in government payments, and threatened to terminate and re-award the contract if contractors fail to improve. The project, awarded in December 2025 under the government's 'Big Push' road infrastructure programme, is intended to open up the area and stimulate socio-economic development.
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.