Government Must Revise Payment Structure for Road Contractors – Otumfuo | General News

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to revise the payment methods to road contractors to help check the trend at which contractors abandon road projects due to financial constraints which affects economic growth in the affected areas.

He suggests that payments to contractors should be staggered rather than provided in lump sums, allowing them to maintain financial stability and meet project deadlines.

Highlighting the significance of road infrastructure for Ghana’s socioeconomic progress, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to prioritize the construction and restoration of key road networks nationwide.

He emphasized the need for timely payments to contractors, addressing their persistent grievances, and stressed the importance of quality workmanship to ensure the longevity of road projects.

The Asantehene reiterated these points during a courtesy visit by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye to the Manhyia Palace. 

Minister Asenso Boakye, who was accompanied by ministry officials conducted inspections of various ongoing road projects in the Ashanti Region, including the Kwabre East town roads, Kenyase inner roads, and the Atafoa bridge project aimed at mitigating flooding.

The team also assessed progress of work on projects such as the Asuofua, Kokoso, and Kumasi-Sunyani roads, as well as the Suame Interchange.

Minister Asenso Boakye assured that government remains committed to completing these vital projects to alleviate the challenges faced by motorists.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed his confidence in the minister’s ability to deliver and urged ministry officials to provide him with the necessary support.