The Minister-designate for Roads and Highways has stated that once he is approved, he will focus on addressing abandoned roads, including the Suame Interchange, despite the sector’s debt burden.
Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed that the country has not been fair to Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu for the lack of completion of the Suame Interchange, especially considering the long service he has rendered to the nation.
This response came after a question posed by the MP for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Boamah, regarding the strategy Agbodza would adopt to handle abandoned road projects, particularly interchanges.
The MP for Adaklu and Minister nominee for Roads and Highways emphasized that there are numerous outstanding debts, but he intends to work with the relevant bodies to complete these projects.
He acknowledged the sector’s challenges, stating that while he was not enthusiastic about the debt situation, he would not give up but would seek solutions to address the problems.
He revealed that the sector faces a total raised certificate debt of GHS 35 billion.
In his statement to the Appointments Committee of Parliament, he assured that he would work to ensure timelines are met, delays are minimized, and quality projects are delivered.
He also mentioned that road tolls would be reintroduced but with enhanced technology to address delays and road jams caused by toll pavilions.
Regarding the previous government’s hasty cancellation of road tolls, Mr. Agbodza described it as “an act of illegality” and emphasized that the tolls must be reinstated.
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