Roads Minister urges contractors to stay on site, assures prioritised payments

Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways, urged contractors to remain on site during President John Dramani Mahama's "Reset Tour" in the Eastern Region. He assured them that outstanding payments will be prioritised as part of efforts to sustain road construction nationwide. Mr. Agbodza said, "We inherited work done but not paid for-close to ₵40 billion, including in some cases interest on delayed payments."

The government has so far paid over ₵12 billion to contractors, which Mr. Agbodza described as the largest single-period disbursement made by any administration to the road sector. He commended contractors who have continued working despite delayed payments, noting that their efforts are vital to maintaining road connectivity and supporting local economies. Mr. Agbodza urged, "Keep faith with the state. Keep working. Don't abandon that road leading to that community. That road is the lifeline to many people."

Mr. Agbodza cautioned contractors who have halted work, warning that non-performing firms risk being excluded from future government contracts. He added, "To those who took jobs and have decided not to work, we know you too. Don't even bother to come back for new jobs."