Ghana Can Now Build Roads With Its Own Money Under Mahama – Roads Minister Agbodza

Ghana’s Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has praised President John Dramani Mahama and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson for what he describes as effective economic management, arguing that the country is now in a position to finance road infrastructure projects using its own resources.

Agbodza stated that the government’s economic management has created opportunities for Ghana to undertake important road projects without relying heavily on external funding sources.

According to the minister, the improvement in the country’s financial position is allowing the government to mobilise domestic resources to support infrastructure development, particularly in the roads sector.

He credited President Mahama’s leadership and the financial policies being implemented by Ato Forson for the development, suggesting that their approach to managing the economy is helping restore the government’s capacity to finance major projects.

The Roads and Highways Minister’s comments highlight the government’s intention to reduce its dependence on foreign loans and external financing when undertaking critical infrastructure projects.

Road construction remains one of Ghana’s major development priorities, with several communities across the country demanding improved roads, expanded transportation networks and the rehabilitation of deteriorating highways.

For years, the financing of major road infrastructure projects has involved different funding arrangements, including government allocations, loans and partnerships with external institutions.

Agbodza’s remarks suggest that the government wants to strengthen the use of internally generated and domestic financial resources to support such projects.

His comments also come amid broader discussions about Ghana’s economic recovery, public debt management and the government’s ability to meet its development commitments.

However, the minister’s assessment will likely draw attention to the actual resources available for road construction, the number of projects that can be funded and the government’s ability to sustain infrastructure spending.

The statement represents the government’s position on the relationship between economic management and its capacity to deliver road infrastructure across Ghana.

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