Govt Warns Contractors Against Shoddy Road Works
By Maame Efua Kwaduah
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has warned contractors executing road projects across the country that government will not tolerate poor workmanship or substandard construction on state-funded projects.
According to the Minister, government is strengthening monitoring mechanisms to ensure that all road projects meet the required specifications and deliver value for money to the public.
Mr. Agbodza gave the warning during a citizens’ engagement held at Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School in the Savannah Region.
He explained that residents in several communities, particularly in the Savannah Region, have become increasingly active in monitoring road projects and reporting concerns directly to government officials.
The Roads Minister disclosed that citizens are now using mobile phones to record activities on project sites and forward the videos and reports to both the Ministry of Roads and Highways and President John Dramani Mahama.
According to him, contractors can no longer manipulate supervision systems or rely on misleading reports while failing to deliver quality work on the ground.
Mr. Agbodza noted that community members closely monitor activities at project sites and provide authorities with regular updates, including the number of workers present on site each day.
He stressed that no contractor working on any road project in the country, especially in the Savannah Region, would be allowed to compromise quality standards.
The Minister further commended the public for what he described as a high level of vigilance and encouraged young people across the country to continue monitoring road projects in their respective communities.
Mr. Agbodza urged citizens to take ownership of development projects and promptly report concerns to government officials, stressing that public participation remains essential in promoting accountability and ensuring quality infrastructure delivery nationwide.
