{
  "id": 5924908,
  "title": "Road inspections not to witch-hunt contractors – Kwame Agbodza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/road-inspections-not-to-witch-hunt-contractors-kwame-agbodza",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T06:34:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/road-inspections-not-to-witch-hunt-contractors-kwame-agbodza/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Road inspections, conducted by Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza, are not aimed at targeting contractors, the minister has clarified. The inspections are intended to ensure road projects remain on schedule and within budget. Regular site visits enable the government to gauge progress, identify issues, and determine if contractors require assistance to enhance their performance. Agbodza mentioned that the initiative has motivated numerous contractors to accelerate their construction efforts. During his visit to the Northern Region on September 5, Agbodza reassured contractors facing difficulties that the government stands ready to provide support to meet their commitments. He stated, \"Don’t worry, with our support, you can also complete your work on schedule.\"",
  "summary": "The nationwide inspection of road projects is not intended to witch-hunt contractors, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has said, insisting that the exercise is aimed at ensuring projects stay on course and are completed within agreed timelines.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Wa-Tumu-Bolga road upgrade will unlock agriculture, trade – Agbodza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/wa-tumu-bolga-road-upgrade-will-unlock-agriculture-trade-agbodza",
        "published": "2026-09-06T06:06:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}