Also known as: Minister Agbodza · Mr. Agbodza · Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza · Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza · Hon. Agbodza
Kwame Governs Agbodza — Minister for Roads and Highways overseeing contractor performance on major projects including World Bank-funded feeder roads and road reconstruction work.
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Joy Online
Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has threatened to terminate the contract for the stalled Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western North Region over persistent delays by the contractor. …
Agbodza threatens to terminate Enchi–Elubo road contract over delaysJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has defended government’s proposed schedule for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, insisting that the ambitious timeline reflects intentional policy decisions aimed at accelerating national infrastructure development. …
Agbodza defends Accra-Kumasi expressway timeline, urges stakeholders to engage MinistryJoy Online
Top International Engineering (GH) Limited has responded to concerns raised by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, over the slow pace of work on the Enchi–Elubo Road project, assuring government and the public of its commitment to completing the project. …
Top International Engineering responds to Agbodza over delays on Enchi–Elubo road projectJoy 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 CEOThe Ghanaian Times
… During the visit to the Ga East Municipal Hospital, Madam Akurugu appealed to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and the contractor working on the Ga East Hospital road to expedite work on the stretch due to its deteriorating condition. …
Dome Kwabenya MP donates assorted hampers; cash to mothers on Mother’s DayThe Chronicle
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing all bypass projects on the Accra–Kumasi highway by the end of 2027, with Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Kwame Agbodza, assuring contractors and the public that ongoing road expansion works remain a top nationa …
Government Targets Completion of Accra–Kumasi Highway Bypasses by 2027Joy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced a new government-backed training initiative aimed at producing more skilled heavy equipment operators for the country’s road construction sector. …
Roads Ministry to sponsor training for heavy equipment operatorsJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has cautioned contractors working on road projects across the country that the government will no longer grant automatic extensions for poorly executed or delayed contracts. …
Road contractors to lose automatic deadline extensions – Minister AgbodzaJoy Online
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 …
Agbodza assures contractors on Accra–Kumasi Highway completion as gov’t plans new expresswayJoy Online
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. …
We are not extravagant — Roads Minister Agbodza denies ‘long convoy’ claims during road ourThe Minister for Roads and Highways has warned Ghanaians against fraudsters claiming to sell government road contracts under the Big Push programme, urging the public to report anyone making such false offers to the police.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has warned Ghanaians against fraudsters claiming to sell government road contracts under the Big Push programme, urging the public to report anyone making such false offers to the police.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza told Parliament that contractors on projects funded by a newly approved US$500 million World Bank credit facility will face sanctions if they fail to meet quality standards or contractual obligations. The funding will support rehabilitation of feeder roads and improve farm-to-market connectivity in selected districts.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Ho Teaching Hospital have held a strategic meeting to strengthen collaboration and expand access to specialised healthcare in the Volta Region. The discussion included reviewing the Fund's 50-patient pilot programme, improving digital platform onboarding, and exploring implementation of a planned Cardiology Centre in the region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund held a strategic meeting with Ho Teaching Hospital to strengthen collaboration and expand access to specialist healthcare in the Volta Region. Discussions included reviewing a 50-patient pilot programme, improving digital patient onboarding, and implementing plans for a proposed Cardiology Centre in the region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government is committed to making the Volta Region a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment. She outlined plans to work with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and improve road accessibility to tourism sites in the region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment, with plans to improve road access to tourist attractions through infrastructure projects.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tourism Minister has pledged the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion and eco-tourism, coordinating with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and working with the Roads Ministry to improve accessibility to tourism sites.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has rebuked the Oti Regional Minister and Municipal and District Assemblies for failing to promptly report road contractors who have abandoned or delayed government projects. Agbodza stressed that any contractor abandoning site, delaying work without justification, or failing to meet contractual obligations should be reported immediately to his ministry for sanctions or corrective measures.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given Greenhouse International Development a two-month ultimatum to accelerate work on the Have–Hohoe Road Reconstruction Project or risk losing its contract. The contractor has been on the project since 2012 with little progress, and the minister has directed it to raise progress to at least 20 per cent within two months and deploy additional construction gangs.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister of Roads and Highways criticised the Oti Regional Minister and Municipal and District Assemblies for failing to promptly report road contractors who have abandoned or delayed government projects, stressing that such inaction undermined the government's development agenda.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads Minister announced that the government will fully reconstruct sections of the Eastern Corridor Road with asphalt pavement rather than continue patch repairs, citing that the road has exceeded its design life. Technical assessments determined a more permanent solution is needed after years without major rehabilitation, with the aim to improve safety, connectivity, and reduce maintenance costs.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister of Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza has cautioned contractors to plan activities around seasonal changes and maintain project schedules rather than attributing delays to adverse weather conditions. During an inspection tour of road projects in the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions, he stressed that contractors must factor weather patterns into work plans and fulfil their contractual responsibilities.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways has directed contractors on major road and bridge projects to introduce regular on-site design review meetings to speed up technical decisions and prevent project delays. He advised against relying solely on submission and approval of drawings, instead encouraging site-based review meetings where technical concerns can be discussed and resolved in real time.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has directed Maripoma Enterprise Limited to complete the Dambai Bridge on schedule, within budget, and to required engineering standards. The minister noted the bridge is financed entirely by the Government of Ghana and is critical infrastructure that will improve connectivity and economic activity in the Oti Region.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has ordered contractor Greenhouse International Development Ltd to achieve at least 20 per cent progress on the Have–Hohoe Road project within two months or risk losing the contract, citing slow pace of work over more than a decade despite adequate funding.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has warned contractors to complete and hand over their ongoing government road projects before seeking new contracts, stating the government is considering making project completion a requirement before awarding additional road projects to curb delays.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
23 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu criticized a parallel "Thank You Tour" being undertaken by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, distinguishing President Mahama's post-election engagements as the "proper" thank-you tour. Asiedu Nketia has stated his tour aims to express gratitude to Ghanaians for returning the NDC to power following the 2024 general elections.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →