Roads Minister Blasts Contractor for Slow Progress on Techiman–Wenchi Road
Kwame Governs Agbodza expresses outrage as mobilisation funds yield only surface clearing, summons contractor over stalled works.
- GH¢66m mobilisation paid, but minimal work done
- Only vegetation clearing completed in 5 months
- Contractor summoned to appear on May 7, 2026
A monitoring visit by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, turned heated on Monday after he uncovered what he described as “unacceptable” delays on the Techiman–Wenchi road project, despite the release of GH¢66 million in mobilisation funds.
The inspection tour, which included the Deputy Roads Minister and the Bono East Regional Minister, revealed that five months after payment, the contractor had only completed basic vegetation clearing with no visible structural works such as graveling, drainage, or road formation.
Visibly frustrated on site, the minister questioned the slow pace of work, insisting that the progress did not match the funds disbursed.
“Look at this. Five months. Sixty-six million Ghana Cedis. What do we have? Surface clearing. No gravel, no drainage, no structure. This is unacceptable. Absolutely unacceptable,” Mr. Agbodza said.
According to project documents reviewed during the visit, the mobilisation payment was made late last year to kick-start construction. However, the ministry believes the contractor has significantly deviated from the agreed timeline.
Deputy Minister Suhuyini stressed that mobilisation funds are performance-based advances intended to speed up execution, not delay it.
The contractor has been summoned to appear before the ministry on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to justify the delays. The minister warned that failure to demonstrate capacity could lead to contract termination.
“If you cannot do the work, we will find someone who can,” he stated, adding that the government will not allow any setbacks to derail the Big Push agenda.
The Bono East Regional Minister also expressed disappointment, announcing plans for intensified and surprise monitoring of all road projects in the region. He warned contractors that failure to comply with contract terms could lead to immediate termination.
He further disclosed that technical audits will be conducted on ongoing projects to ensure compliance and prevent further delays.
Residents and traders along the Techiman–Wenchi–Sawla corridor welcomed the minister’s intervention but expressed frustration over long-standing delays.
“They came, they cut the grass, and we thought work would start. That was months ago,” one trader lamented.
The ministry is expected to take a final decision after the contractor’s appearance, with possible outcomes including contract termination or reassignment under stricter supervision.
