Former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has strongly refuted allegations made by Roads and Highways Minister-Designate Kwame Governs Agbodza, suggesting the Akufo-Addo administration built only 673 kilometres of new roads in eight years.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Asenso-Boakye stated that the Akufo-Addo government constructed a total of 13,624 kilometres of roads between 2017 and 2025.
He accused Agbodza of misrepresenting the facts to downplay the NPP administration’s achievements. “Honorable Speaker, as of December 2024, the transition report confirms the Akufo-Addo government constructed 13,624 kilometres of road.
This far exceeds the 4,630 kilometres completed by the previous government in eight years,” he said. Asenso-Boakye argued that the focus on 673 kilometres of new roads overlooks critical aspects of the government’s infrastructure agenda.
Asenso-Boakye highlighted that the figure represents only one component of the overall road network development. The Bantama MP detailed several achievements under the Akufo-Addo administration, including: – 6,000 kilometres of gravel roads completed, primarily benefiting rural communities. – 1,665 kilometres of reconstructed or upgraded roads. – 35 new bridges constructed nationwide.
Additionally, he pointed to major asphalt overlay projects in cities like Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, and Takoradi that enhanced road quality and improved transportation. “Gravelling is vital for rural areas, linking people and improving accessibility. These projects are essential and cannot be dismissed because they are not classified as new road constructions,” Asenso-Boakye emphasized.
He urged Parliament and the public to appreciate the broad scope of road infrastructure undertaken by the NPP government. “Road maintenance and upgrades are equally crucial in building a robust national road network,” he said.
Asenso-Boakye called for a more accurate representation of the administration’s legacy, emphasizing its transformative impact on Ghana’s infrastructure.
