The newly appointed Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has pledged to honour the trust placed in him by delivering on his responsibilities to the satisfaction of the public. 

The Adaklu Member of Parliament shared his commitment on Facebook ahead of his official swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, 22 January.  

“I pledge to work hard to justify this trust,” Mr Agbodza wrote, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve in such a pivotal role. 

He thanked President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in him, saying, “I am deeply honoured and humbled by this high privilege and the confidence placed in me by His Excellency the President. My sincere appreciation goes to him.”  

The Minister also acknowledged the support of Parliament, including the Appointments Committee and his colleagues in the plenary. 

“I extend my gratitude to members of the Appointments Committee for their constructive assessment and to my colleagues in the plenary for their subsequent approval. I am fully aware of the responsibility entrusted to me in leading the vision of His Excellency the President in the roads sector,” he stated.  

As the outgoing Majority Chief Whip, Mr Agbodza will now pass on this parliamentary leadership role to Nelson Defeamekpor, MP for South Dayi. 

Reflecting on the task ahead, he reaffirmed his dedication to his new role, saying, “As I prepare to take office, I will continue to count on your prayers and support.

I commit to serving diligently and keeping my doors open for feedback.”  

Mr Agbodza concluded by expressing optimism about the future. “Together, we will make significant contributions towards advancing the vision of His Excellency the President to reset Ghana and rebuild our infrastructure. Thank you,” he emphasised. 

His appointment forms part of the first batch of ministers sworn in by President Mahama, marking a key step in the administration’s efforts to revitalise the country’s development.