The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has firmly dismissed claims that government owes contractors any outstanding payments on ongoing “Big Push” infrastructure projects, insisting that all verified obligations have been settled.
According to the Minister, the government remains fully committed to honouring contractual agreements with road contractors, but stressed that, as of now, there is no verified debt hanging over completed or certified works under the initiative.
Agbodza made the clarification in response to growing public concerns and reports suggesting delays in payments to contractors working on key road infrastructure projects across the country. He described such claims as inaccurate and misleading.
He explained that the “Big Push” programme is designed to accelerate road construction and rehabilitation nationwide, and is being implemented with strict financial oversight to ensure transparency and accountability in expenditure.
“The government does not owe contractors any pesewa on certified Big Push projects,” he stated, adding that payment processes are strictly tied to work completed and approved by relevant technical teams.
The Minister further urged contractors and stakeholders to verify information through official channels rather than rely on unconfirmed reports that could create unnecessary tension within the sector.
He reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving Ghana’s road network, noting that the Ministry will continue to work closely with contractors to ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining financial discipline.
The clarification comes amid broader discussions on infrastructure funding and project execution, with the government pushing its agenda to expand and modernise the country’s road systems under the flagship “Big Push” initiative.
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