Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has firmly stated that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government did not instruct any road contractor to stop work upon assuming office on January 7, 2025.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on Class 93.1 FM’s Morning Show with host Kwame Dwumoh Agyemang, the Minister drew a sharp contrast between the NDC’s approach and that of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“Not a single contractor was asked to stop work when President John Mahama assumed office,” Mr Agbodza said, emphasising the NDC’s commitment to continuity and project completion.

He recalled that when the NPP took over in 2017, contractors working on projects awarded under Mahama’s first term were abruptly asked to halt operations under the guise of contract validation.

This, he said, led to widespread delays and deterioration of critical road infrastructure, particularly feeder and cocoa roads across the country.

“Many of these contracts were never re-awarded.

Instead, they were left to rot, which severely impacted road conditions across the country,” he noted.

In contrast, Mr Agbodza explained that the current NDC administration is focused on completing ongoing projects as a matter of policy.

Contractors have been asked to continue working to ensure value for money and avoid project abandonment.

To support this commitment, the Minister of Finance has earmarked GHS 4 billion in the budget to clear arrears owed to contractors.

According to the Roads Minister, a substantial number of these contractors have already been paid, enabling them to resume and complete stalled works.

“This is about bringing relief to commuters and ensuring equity in road development,” Agbodza said.

He also revealed a strategic shift in the NDC’s infrastructure policy—moving away from high-profile, large-scale projects to prioritising feeder roads that connect rural and underserved communities.

The goal, he said, is to create a more balanced and equitable distribution of road infrastructure across the country.

The Minister reiterated the NDC’s resolve to restore integrity and functionality to Ghana’s road network through efficient planning, timely funding, and a clear focus on national development priorities.