‘Meet 20% target in 2 months or step aside’ – Roads Minister issues ultimatum to contractor

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has given a contractor working on a government road project a strict two-month deadline to achieve 20 percent progress or risk being removed from the project.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, 27 April 2026, the minister said the ultimatum forms part of a broader push to expedite delayed road infrastructure works across the country.

“The contractor has two months to meet the 20 percent target, failing which they should step aside,” Agbodza stated. “We will not tolerate unnecessary delays that waste state resources and inconvenience the public.”

The minister did not name the specific contractor or the exact road project, but explained that the directive applies to any firm that has failed to show meaningful progress on agreed timelines. He added that his ministry is currently reviewing performance reports on all ongoing road contracts.

“If you cannot deliver, there are many capable contractors ready to take over and get the job done,” Agbodza warned. “Ghanaians deserve value for money and timely completion of road projects.”

The minister’s hardline stance comes amid growing public frustration over the pace of road construction in several regions. He assured that his office will continue monitoring all projects closely and will not hesitate to enforce the “perform or quit” policy.

Further details on affected contractors and specific projects are expected to be released in the coming days.