Roads Minister orders termination of Bogoso-Prestea road contract in Ghana

Ghana’s Roads and Highways Minister has directed the Ghana Highway Authority to begin processes to terminate the Bogoso-Prestea road contract, according to the Ghana News Agency, in a move linked to concerns over road conditions in the western region.

Ghana’s Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) to begin processes to terminate the Bogoso-Prestea road contract, according to a report by the Ghana News Agency.

The directive was issued in Takoradi on May 13, the state-owned news agency reported, although details surrounding the termination process were not immediately disclosed.

The Bogoso-Prestea road is a key transport corridor in Ghana’s Western Region and has long attracted public concern over its deteriorating condition, with residents and road users repeatedly calling for urgent rehabilitation and improved oversight of infrastructure projects.

According to the report, the Ghana Highway Authority is expected to start the formal administrative and procurement procedures required under the contract framework. The report did not specify the grounds for the proposed termination or whether the relevant parties had approved alternative arrangements for completing the project.

The contractor had not issued any immediate statement at the time of publication. The initial report also omitted additional details from the Ministry of Roads and Highways or the Ghana Highway Authority.

The development comes amid broader national discussions over road infrastructure delivery, project accountability and public spending efficiency, particularly in regions where road conditions continue to affect transportation, trade and local economic activity.

Further updates are expected as authorities provide additional clarification on the status of the contract and the next steps for the project.

Source: GNA.
Additional reporting and analysis by Nukunya News Desk

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