{
  "id": 9341561,
  "title": "You pay for electricity, water but not roads – Roads Minister chides Tema companies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/you-pay-for-electricity-water-but-not-roads-roads-minister-chides",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T12:58:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/you-pay-for-electricity-water-but-not-roads-roads-minister-chides-tema-companies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Roads Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has criticized businesses operating in the Tema industrial district for not contributing more towards the development of local roads. Despite companies and residents willingly investing in extending electricity and water services, they show little interest in funding road infrastructure. During a visit to Big Push projects in Greater Accra, Mr Agbodza remarked that companies in Tema gain substantial benefits from state-built infrastructure and should also contribute to road development. He reminisced about Dr. Nkrumah's contribution in building Tema before companies arrived to benefit from it. The minister highlighted that while Ghanaians and corporate entities are eager to fund the extension of electricity and water, they are reluctant to pay extra for roads. The situation regarding the Tema-Kpone road has raised concerns due to its poor condition, causing difficulties for commuters and heavy-duty vehicles. Recently, tanker drivers walked out in a sit-down strike, demanding immediate government action on the deteriorating road. Mr Agbodza assured that the road project will be revamped and finished under the government's Big Push initiative.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has challenged corporate institutions operating in the Tema industrial enclave to contribute more towards the development of roads in the area.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}