Roads Minister Governs Agbodza has dismissed claims that construction on the Accra–Kumasi bypass has been halted, insisting that President John Mahama has not directed any contractor to stop work.
Describing the circulating reports as false, the Minister urged the public to disregard unverified information.
In a statement on Tuesday in Parliament, Mr Agbodza stressed that the government remains fully committed to the ongoing works on the major highway.
“Contractors are still on site and progressing according to schedule,” he said, contradicting suggestions that the project has been paused for political or administrative reasons.
He highlighted that the Accra–Kumasi corridor is a critical national route, serving millions of commuters and facilitating trade between northern and southern Ghana.
“As such, the Mahama administration considers the bypass project a priority and will not take any action that delays its completion,” he added.
The Roads Minister urged the public to rely on official updates from the Ministry rather than social media claims, warning that misleading reports could cause unnecessary anxiety among road users and undermine contractor confidence.
Mr Agbodza reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the national road network and assured Ghanaians that updates on the Accra–Kumasi bypass would continue to be communicated transparently.
He encouraged stakeholders to support the Ministry’s efforts as work on the key highway progresses.
