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Ministry of Roads and Highways

Government agency responsible for road infrastructure development and maintenance in Ghana, currently under scrutiny over procurement practices in its Big Push programme.

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  1. June 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abused the single-source procurement process under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, disclosing that more than 90 per cent …

    ‘Over 90% Of 2025-2026 Road Contracts Awarded On Merit’

  3. Government says 47% of Big Push projects awarded through sole-sourcing

    1. Joy Online

      The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to publish details of the more than 1,000 road contracts it says were awarded through open competitive tendering. …

      Roads Ministry must disclose full details of road contracts – MFWA

    2. Joy Online

      … on Monday, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the report was prepared following allegations by The Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) suggesting widespread abuse of the single-source procurement process at the Ministry of Roads and Highways …

      Only 47% of ‘Big Push’ projects awarded through sole-sourcing — Gov’t

  4. Joy Online

    Government says it will publish a detailed 72-page investigative report into allegations of procurement abuse at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, following claims raised by investigative outlet The Fourth Estate on procurement processes related to contracts awarded under the g …

    Report on Big Push procurement allegations to be published on Tuesday – Kwakye Ofosu

  5. Joy Online

    Government has stated that the Ministry of Roads and Highways did not breach any procurement laws in the award of contracts under the Big Push infrastructure programme, insisting that the use of single-source procurement was fully compliant with the Public Procurement Act, 2003 ( …

    Roads Ministry did not breach PPA laws in Big Push contracts – Kwakye Ofosu

  6. Joy Online

    … At a press briefing on Monday, June 15, Government Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said a 72-page presidential review report found that the “Ministry of Roads and Highways acted within the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 …

    Gov’t defends single-source procurement in Big Push contracts, cites urgent national considerations

  7. Joy Online

    The government has rejected allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory”, insisting that the overwhelming majority of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through open and competitive tendering processes. …

    90.28% of road contracts awarded through competitive tendering — Gov’t rebuts ‘sole-source factory’ claims

  8. Joy Online

    The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory”, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing. …

    Only 4.58% of road contracts awarded through sole-sourcing — Kwakye Ofosu

  9. Joy Online

    The Government has announced plans to address growing public discussions surrounding staffing at the Presidency, the reported resignation of certain public officials and allegations concerning contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways. …

    Gov’t to clarify presidency staffing claims and release roads contracts enquiry report

  10. Joy Online

    … ced by a decisive restructuring of COCOBOD’s balance sheet; the conversion of legacy debts of about GH¢5 billion owed to the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana into equity, and the transfer of GH¢4.35 billion in cocoa roads liabilities to the Ministry of Roads and Highways …

    A New Dawn for Ghana Cocoa: Reforms set to improve farmer livelihoods and financial sustainability
Society

Drivers strike in Amansie Central over roads, fares

The News

Commercial transport services in Amansie Central District halted indefinitely on Monday as drivers withdrew services in protest over deteriorating road conditions on key routes and a dispute with the District Assembly over unapproved fare increases. The drivers cited rising vehicle maintenance costs due to poor roads, while the Assembly rejected the fare adjustment and directed police to arrest drivers charging unauthorised fares.

1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Drivers strike in Amansie Central over roads, fares

    Commercial transport services in Amansie Central District halted indefinitely on Monday as drivers withdrew services in protest over deteriorating road conditions on key routes and a dispute with the District Assembly over unapproved fare increases. The drivers cited rising vehicle maintenance costs due to poor roads, while the Assembly rejected the fare adjustment and directed police to arrest drivers charging unauthorised fares.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Road deterioration across Ghana worsens under rainy season

    Taxi drivers and commercial motorbike operators on the Shama–Nyankrom road in the Western Region blocked the road and conducted a communal desilt exercise to protest its deteriorating condition, marked by potholes, poor drainage, and flooding worsened by rainfall. The Chronicle argues the situation reflects a wider national problem requiring urgent attention from authorities.

    25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kasoa-Winneba transport operators threaten 20% fare increase

    Commercial transport operators have threatened to increase fares by 20% on the Kasoa–Winneba route from June 29 if government does not begin repairs on the deteriorating road. The unions say no meaningful work has commenced since their June 12 ultimatum and cite vehicle damage, high fuel consumption, and delays as reasons for the planned adjustment.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. CUTS urges increased road fund allocation in mid-year budget

    CUTS International is calling on the government to increase Road Fund allocation in the Mid-Year Budget Review to address road damage caused by heavy rains, arguing that emergency repairs are needed immediately rather than waiting for the dry season, as temporary patching alone does not solve underlying problems like poor drainage and weak road bases.

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. CUTS urges increased road fund allocation for maintenance

    The Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International has called on government to boost road maintenance funding in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, citing extensive damage from heavy rains this year that has worsened roads into deep gullies, slowing traffic, damaging vehicles and increasing transport costs for motorists and businesses.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. CUTS urges government to boost road maintenance funding

    Policy think tank CUTS International has called on government to increase funding for road maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, warning that heavy rains have worsened the condition of roads, bridges and drainage systems, slowing traffic, damaging vehicles, and increasing transport costs.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. CUTS urges increased road fund allocation in mid-year budget

    CUTS International is calling on the government to increase funding for road maintenance in the upcoming Mid-Year Budget Review, citing damage to roads, bridges and drains from heavy rains and the cumulative burden of poor road conditions on commuters, drivers and businesses across Ghana.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. NPP director accuses Mahama administration of clearing officials

    Nana Akomea, communications director for Bawumia's presidential campaign, has accused the Mahama administration of using internal investigations to clear public officials accused of wrongdoing—a practice he says mirrors what the NDC previously condemned. His comments followed an investigation by the Presidency into allegations of sole-sourcing of road contracts, inflated values, and irregular spending at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, which found no wrongdoing.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Government says 90% of road contracts awarded competitively

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Government says 90% of 2025-2026 road contracts awarded competitively

    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.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. MFWA demands Roads Ministry publish details of road contracts

    The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to publicly disclose details of more than 1,000 road contracts it claims were awarded through open competitive tendering, after the government defended its procurement practices against allegations of sole-sourcing in its Big Push road infrastructure programme.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. 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 →

  2. Government to publish procurement audit report Tuesday

    The government says it will release a 72-page investigative report on Tuesday into allegations of procurement abuse at the Ministry of Roads and Highways under the Big Push infrastructure programme, following claims raised by The Fourth Estate and forwarded by the Media Foundation for West Africa.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government says Roads Ministry did not breach procurement laws

    Government has stated that the Ministry of Roads and Highways did not breach any procurement laws in awarding contracts under the Big Push infrastructure programme, with Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu saying a 72-page presidential review report concluded the Ministry's procurement decisions were lawful and justified under urgent national circumstances.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Government defends single-source Big Push road contracts as lawful

    Government says its use of single-source procurement for 47.14% of Big Push road contracts complied with Ghana's procurement laws and was justified by urgent national considerations and the need for accelerated infrastructure delivery. A 72-page presidential review found the Ministry of Roads and Highways acted within the Public Procurement Act, 2003.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. 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 →

  6. 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 →

  7. Government to clarify presidency staffing claims and release roads report

    The Government Communications Minister announced a press briefing to clarify "false claims" regarding Presidency staffing and resignations of public officials, and to release findings from a Presidential Enquiry into Ministry of Roads and Highways contracts following investigative reports.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Ghana announces cocoa sector reforms to strengthen farmer incomes

    In February 2026, Ghana's government announced comprehensive cocoa sector reforms including a producer price adjustment mechanism guaranteeing farmers a minimum of 70 per cent of the gross FOB price, a shift to domestic cedi-denominated financing, a mandate to process at least 50 per cent of cocoa locally from the 2026/27 season, and COCOBOD balance sheet restructuring.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana secures $500m World Bank funding for rural roads and agriculture

    The World Bank has approved $500 million for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, which will rehabilitate feeder roads in selected regions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The project is expected to directly benefit more than 550,000 people, including about 350,000 farmers.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. World Bank approves $500m for rural road improvements in Ghana

    The World Bank approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project to improve rural road connectivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, and create jobs in rural communities. The project will rehabilitate and maintain more than 1,000 kilometres of rural roads across nine regions to reduce transport costs, improve market access for farmers, and address post-harvest losses.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. World Bank funds $500m project for rural road infrastructure in Ghana

    The World Bank approved a $500 million financing package for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, which aims to rehabilitate more than 1,000 kilometres of feeder roads across nine regions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The project is expected to directly benefit more than 550,000 people, including about 350,000 farmers, by improving market access and reducing transportation costs for rural communities.

    29 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 25 May

  1. IMF warns of global growth slowdown impact on African economies

    At the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in April 2026, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that global growth has declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with particular vulnerability for sub-Saharan African countries that import energy and have limited policy space. She cautioned that global public debt is on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2029, the highest level since 1948.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. 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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. Rural pupils risk lives crossing swollen river to reach school

    An editorial in The Chronicle argues that children in Western North Region communities must cross the swollen River Bia by canoe to access education, risking their lives during rainy season flooding when water levels reach chest or chin height and single crossings take over fifteen minutes; the paper calls this a national emergency exposing inequality between urban and rural Ghana.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. IMF warns of slowing growth, debt risks for developing economies

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned at April 2026 spring meetings that global growth declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with sub-Saharan African countries most vulnerable to negative impacts, particularly those that import energy and have limited policy space; global public debt is projected to breach 100% of GDP by 2029.

    20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Roads Ministry praises GCB Bank, Timeline Innovation for infrastructure investment

    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 →

Sunday 17 May

  1. UHAS graduates 1,097 students at 10th Congregation ceremony

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences held the second session of its 10th Congregation ceremony in Ho, graduating 1,097 students—967 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate—in health and allied science programmes. The ceremony centred on bridging Africa's reproductive health gap through health training institutions.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. 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 →

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