Asenso-Boakye disputes Agbodza’s claims on Akufo-Addo's 11,000 kilometres of road construction record

Former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed allegations by Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, that the Akufo-Addo administration constructed only 673 kilometres of new roads during its eight-year tenure.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Asenso-Boakye refuted the claim, asserting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government built a total of 13,624 kilometres of roads between 2017 and 2025, as documented in the transition report.
"Honourable Speaker, as of December 2024, the Akufo-Addo government had constructed 13,624 kilometres of road.
This figure far surpasses the 4,630 kilometres constructed by the previous government in eight years," he stated.
Asenso-Boakye criticised Agbodza for focusing solely on the 673 kilometres of newly constructed roads, arguing that it presented a skewed narrative of the NPP government’s achievements.
He emphasized that road infrastructure improvements under the administration included asphalt overlays, re-graveling, reconstruction, and bridge construction, all of which played a crucial role in enhancing the country’s road network.
Asphalt Overlays – Major urban centres, including Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, and Takoradi, saw significant road quality improvements. Gravel Roads – Approximately 6,000 kilometres of gravel roads were completed, particularly benefiting rural areas. Reconstruction and Upgrades – 1,665 kilometres of roads were reconstructed or upgraded. Bridges – 35 bridges were constructed nationwide to improve connectivity."These projects, especially in rural areas, are vital for linking communities and improving accessibility.
Dismissing them simply because they are not newly constructed roads undermines their value," Asenso-Boakye argued.
The Bantama MP urged Parliament and the public to acknowledge the broader scope of road infrastructure development under the NPP administration, stressing that maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrades are essential for a sustainable and resilient road network.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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