By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament that the John Dramani Mahama-led administration has failed to pay monies owed to contractors for work done.
According to him, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has so far paid ₵10 billion to road contractors in the last year that it has been in office.
Speaking in an interview on 3FM’s Sunrise show on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Mr Agbodza said the payments were part of deliberate efforts to restore confidence in the road construction sector and accelerate stalled projects across the country.
“The Finance Ministry has been able to pay 10 billion cedis to contractors. Ignore those saying we are not paying. The government remains committed to clearing verified arrears and supporting contractors to return to the site,” he said.
The Roads Minister also announced that the government will commence feeder road construction this year, saying the initiative is critical to unlocking economic activity, particularly in rural and agricultural communities.
“The government will start feeder roads this year to maximise economic development. Because improved road access is essential for reducing transport costs, improving market access, and supporting local industries,” he reiterated.
