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Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has cast serious doubt on former President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that his administration constructed over 10,000 kilometres of roads across the country.
Mr Agbodza made the remark during a press briefing at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 30, as part of the Government Accountability Series.
According to the Minister, his nationwide tour of road infrastructure since taking office revealed a stark contrast to the figures previously touted by the former administration.
He noted that despite extensive travel across the country, his team was unable to verify the existence of even a fraction of the roads reportedly built.
“As soon as I assumed office, I went around the country to see the roads in Ghana,” he said. “What I saw was that the over 10,000km of roads former President Akufo-Addo claimed he had constructed cannot be found. In fact, not even a 1,000 kilometre of good road was seen.”
Mr Agbodza assured the public that his ministry remains committed to delivering quality road projects and would prioritise openness and verifiable data in tracking progress.
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