Road inspections not a witch-hunt against contractors — Agbodza

Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has dismissed allegations that the countrywide road inspection campaign is a covert attempt to criticize contractors working on ongoing projects. According to Agbodza, the inspections are intended to evaluate project advancement, pinpoint obstacles and motivate contractors to expedite their work to meet their set deadlines.

The minister, who paid a visit to the Northern Region as part of his nationwide inspection tour, emphasized that the government's dedication to concluding ongoing road projects necessitates consistent monitoring of construction sites. This is crucial to ensure contractors remain on track.

During his tour, Agbodza reported that the inspections had already spurred some contractors to increase their work pace. He stated that "we don’t go around just trying to look for trouble for contractors, but indeed, many of the Big Push contractors and other contractors are doing very well."

Additionally, Agbodza reassured contractors who are struggling to meet their project targets that they should not be disheartened. He pledged government assistance to help them complete their projects on time, saying, "Don’t worry, with our support, you can also complete your work on schedule."