President John Dramani Mahama nominated Mr. Agbodza on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

“Your nomination is well deserved,” the congratulatory message, signed by Mr. Hayford Amenuvie, Constituency Secretary, and copied to the Ghana News Agency at Adaklu Waya, said on Saturday.

It noted that Mr. Agbodza’s tireless efforts in ensuring development, creating employment opportunities for the youth through apprenticeship, and driving progressive initiatives in the constituency had not gone unnoticed.

“Your dedication, passion, and commitment to the welfare of the people are truly inspiring,” the statement said.

It expressed confidence that he would bring the same level of enthusiasm and expertise to his new role as the Minister for Roads and Highways if confirmed.

“We wish you strength, wisdom, and success as you embark on this new journey and look forward to the positive impact you will make in bringing more development projects to the constituency, Volta Region, and Ghana at large.”

Mr. Jerry Ameko, the Adaklu Constituency NDC Chairman, told the GNA that he was optimistic Mr. Agbodza would perform to the expectations of Ghanaians and make the party proud.

He admitted that some of the road networks in the country were in poor condition but pleaded with Ghanaians to exercise patience as the government worked to fix them.

Mr. Ameko commended the people for voting massively for the party and assured them of more development projects under the President Mahama-led government.

Meanwhile, Tsiami Kpotaka, the linguist of Togbe Lablulu Tegbeza IV of Adaklu Waya, led some chiefs to the party office at Adaklu Waya to thank the gods for the nomination of Mr. Agbodza as the Minister-designate for Roads and Highways.

They poured libation to the gods and asked for their protection over the nominee in his new role.

They thanked President Mahama for fulfilling his campaign promise to them to make Mr. Agbodza a minister if he won the election.

Mr. Agbodza, if confirmed, will be the second person from Adaklu to head the Roads and Highways Ministry in the Fourth Republic.

The first person was the late Steve Akorli, who was appointed in 2000 during the tenure of Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.

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The nomination is pending his vetting by the Appointment Committee and parliamentary approval.

The announcement highlighted Mr Agbodza’s wealth of experience in both politics and professional practice, making him a strong candidate for the role.

The lawmaker is a distinguished Ghanaian architect and politician with an extensive background in architectural design and project management.

He holds qualifications from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and pursued further studies at Westminster and East London universities in the United Kingdom.

His professional expertise has been instrumental in delivering high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

As the Principal Consultant at Kay + Partners Ltd, Mr Agbodza has overseen significant developments in healthcare, education, and residential construction both in Ghana and the UK.

His work reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation, qualities he is expected to bring to his ministerial portfolio.

Since his election to Parliament in 2013, Mr Agbodza has steadily climbed the ranks, serving in various capacities including Deputy Ranking Member, Ranking Member, and Minority Chief Whip.

He is currently the Majority Chief Whip in the Ninth Parliament, having served in same capacity in the eighth Parliament.

Aside from his political and professional roles, Mr Agbodza is affiliated with prestigious organisations such as the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Ghana Institute of Architects.