Agbodza Denounces Past Road Claims, Launches Big Push Initiative
The Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, used the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House on July 30, 2025, to deliver a candid critique of the prior administration's infrastructure record. He labelled past road contract awards as chaotic and fiscally irresponsible, noting that claims of 10,800 km of paved roads were unsupported by evidence. Agbodza declared the era of unregulated, contractor‑driven estimates is over; the current government requires projects to be properly budgeted, vetted, and transparently executed. He also announced that GH₵4 billion will be released by end‑July to pay arrears and restart over 1,000 stalled road works. Additionally, he confirmed that the first batch of Big Push projects—including major bridges and outer ring roads across multiple regions—will begin within three weeks, stating the initiative is designed to connect economies and support the 24‑Hour Economy. As part of sector reforms, Agbodza committed to […]