Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North, has expressed optimism about the future of Ghana’s road infrastructure under the leadership of Kwame Governs Agbogza, the Minister-designate for Roads and Highways.
Speaking after the vetting of the minister-designates on Monday, January 20, Agbana highlighted discrepancies in the previous administration’s claims about road construction.
He pointed out that while the former government boasted significant achievements in road networks, the vetting process revealed that less than 700 kilometres of roads had been completed, contrary to earlier assertions.
“The previous government made several claims about road infrastructure and the road networks that they constructed, but at the vetting, it was revealed that less than 700 kilometres of roads were constructed,” Agbana noted.
“It is important to place these matters on record,” he added, emphasizing the need for transparency in assessing Ghana’s road infrastructure progress.
Agbana also praised Kwame Agbogza’s qualifications, citing his experience as a ranking member in the roads sector during the previous administration. He expressed confidence in Agbodza’s ability to deliver on the government’s promises and significantly enhance the nation’s road infrastructure.
“I am confident that the honourable minister-designate will discharge his duties effectively and ensure that the road infrastructure we promised Ghanaians during President Mahama’s government is constructed,” Agbana concluded.