Tensions are boiling over in the infrastructure sector as Roads Minister Agbodza forcefully dismisses what he describes as “deliberate disinformation” surrounding the government’s ambitious Big Push road contracts.
In a no-holds-barred response, the Minister pushed back against viral claims suggesting that some Ghanaian contractors involved in the projects operate with just a single staff member—a claim he flatly rejected as “ridiculous and misleading.”
“There is no serious Ghanaian contractor executing major road projects with one staff. That narrative is simply false,” Agbodza declared, visibly frustrated by what he says is a growing wave of misinformation aimed at discrediting the initiative.
The Big Push programme, touted as a transformative drive to upgrade critical road infrastructure across the country, has recently come under scrutiny from critics who question the credibility and capacity of contractors awarded key projects.
But the Minister insists the accusations do not hold water.
According to him, all contractors engaged under the programme undergo strict vetting processes to ensure they meet technical, financial, and operational requirements. He emphasized that the government remains committed to working with competent local firms capable of delivering quality results.
Supporters of the programme argue that the attacks are politically motivated and intended to undermine progress, while critics continue to demand greater transparency in contract awards.
Agbodza, however, is standing firm—warning against the spread of falsehoods and urging the public to rely on verified information.
As the controversy intensifies, the Roads Ministry appears determined to defend the integrity of the Big Push initiative, even as questions and political tensions refuse to die down.
