Roads and Highways Minister nominee, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has challenged the claims that were made by former President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration regarding the kilometres of roads constructed during their tenure.

During his vetting on Monday, January 20, Agbodza refuted the government's assertion that 11,000 kilometres of roads had been constructed since 2017, stating that the actual figure is significantly lower, at just 673 kilometres.

Agbodza, who was speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, said, "The claim that 11,000 kilometres of roads have been constructed is misleading. The reality is that, since 2017, only 673 kilometres of roads have been constructed. This figure is based on the actual data and records of road projects completed during that period."

He went on to emphasise the discrepancy, arguing that the inflated figures were part of an attempt to mislead the public and paint an overly positive picture of the administration's achievements in road development.

The Minister nominee further noted that the discrepancy in road construction figures had broader implications for the country's infrastructure development.

"It's crucial for the public to be informed of the true extent of road construction efforts," Agbodza remarked.

"With such misleading statistics, it becomes difficult to hold the government accountable for the real progress made in the sector."

He highlighted that despite claims of significant road construction, many communities across the country continue to suffer from poor road networks, which hinder economic growth and development.

Mr Agbodza also stressed the need for a more transparent and accurate approach to reporting infrastructure progress.

"We need to ensure that road construction projects are properly tracked and that the information provided to the public reflects reality. If we want to move forward, we must start with honesty and integrity in reporting our achievements," he concluded.