Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, has refuted claims made by former President Akufo-Addo that his government constructed 11,000 kilometres of new roads during its tenure from 2017 to January 2025.
Speaking at his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 20, Agbodza presented what he described as factual data on road projects completed during the period, contradicting the former President’s assertion.
Agbodza revealed that, according to official records, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government constructed only 673 kilometres of new roads, far below the 11,000 kilometres claimed by former President Akufo-Addo.
He emphasised that the majority of the work reported by the NPP involved re-gravelling and gravelling existing roads, which accounted for 6,185.90 kilometres.
“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.”
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.