The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced the reassignment of the Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor following prolonged delays and poor progress by the previous contractor, Black Oak.
Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Development on Wednesday, June 10, the Minister explained that repeated interventions by the Ministry and the Highways Authority failed to yield the expected results, despite sustained pressure on the contractor to accelerate work.
He noted that the 23-kilometre road had been a major concern for residents and traditional leaders due to its deteriorating condition and the slow pace of execution.
According to him, the Chief Executive of the Highways Authority engaged the contractor on several occasions to ensure progress, but performance remained below expectation.
“So when we went to the site, I asked him to step aside. I asked the contractor to leave the site, and as I speak to you, a new contractor has mobilised to do the work,” he told the committee.
Agbodza stressed that the reassignment was necessary to prevent further delays and ensure the completion of the project, which is key to improving road connectivity in the area.
He added that the decision followed sustained concerns over the contractor’s inability to deliver, with work on the project remaining far below acceptable standards.
