Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has completed a vital inspection tour of the Upper West Region, reaffirming his commitment to delivering high quality infrastructure for every Ghanaian citizen.
Progress on the Chuchuliga–Tumu road received strong praise from the visiting delegation.
Myturn Construction Limited managed the site with impressive efficiency, exceeding the original project schedule.
The contractor recorded a completion rate of 22%, surpassing the planned eighteen per cent.
Minister Agbodza noted that the team remained ahead of its targets while maintaining superior construction standards.
The Road And Highways Minister promised to prioritise payments for the contractor in the next financial window.
Enhanced funding is expected to enable the team to accelerate progress toward forty per cent completion.
The Navrongo–Sandema stretch also showed similar signs of dedicated workmanship under current management.
Minister Agbodza described the ongoing corridor development as central to the national infrastructure agenda.
“They planned to achieve 18% but have completed 22%, which shows they are slightly ahead of schedule. The quality of work is also very good.”
Honourable Kwame Governs Agbodza
Success on these sections highlights the potential for a complete connection from Wa to Bolgatanga. The Minister issued a directive to ensure the entire northern network meets a quality standard.
Workmanship on the primary roads has earned the trust of local communities and the monitoring team. This progress demonstrates that local contractors can deliver excellence when they remain focused on their responsibilities.
Honourable Agbodza emphasised that the state remains ready to support capable firms that adhere to timelines. The success of the Big Push Project depends heavily on consistent and reliable engineering delivery.
Taxpayers deserve to see their contributions translated into durable roads that serve farming communities.
Engineering teams on the Chuchuliga stretch demonstrated how effective planning can deliver tangible public benefits. This outcome stands as a model for other construction firms across the country.
Minister Cracks Down On Delays, Threatens Contract Terminations
Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, expressed frustration over the slow progress on the Tumu–Lawra road project.
Maripoma Enterprise Limited has failed to improve its performance despite previous assurances to the Ministry.
The contractor had promised to complete the next phase within two months during an earlier site visit. Six months have since passed, yet the road has continued to deteriorate without intervention.
Minister Agbodza criticised the situation after observing that equipment was only mobilised upon his arrival. He described the delay as a significant burden on Ghanaian taxpayers.
“It’s just not fair to the maize seller in Sissala East, who has suffered to grow rice, only for us to take part of that money as tax when they go to the market, pool it together, and pay for the same work twice. I don’t think it’s fair.”
Honourable Kwame Governs Agbodza
The Ministry has refused to approve payments for repairs resulting from the contractor’s negligence.
The Honourable noted that the road was in good condition before it was abandoned.
Specific directives were issued to Mawums Construction Limited, and Danly over their absence from project sites. These firms have been given a strict two-week deadline to return and resume work.
Management of the Ghana Highway Authority has been tasked with daily monitoring of the affected sites.
The Minister warned that any contractor who fails to comply within the deadline faces immediate contract termination.
The Minister stressed that the government will not wait two months for contractors to remobilise. Firms are expected to bring projects back to acceptable progress levels within sixty days of resuming work.
According to the Minister, given the country’s financial constraints, the government cannot afford to tolerate any waste of resources.
The Roads And Highway Minister stated that paying for the same work twice is unjust to citizens.
He further instructed the Regional Director to reject any claims for additional costs arising from these delays.
Responsibility for the deteriorated sections lies squarely with the contractors.
Honourable Agbodza stated that infrastructure development remains a national priority requiring full cooperation from all stakeholders.
He also demanded immediate discipline and accountability across the road sector.
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