24 h. ago Ghana Clears US$77M Road Debt to Accelerate Highway Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/The Ghanaian government has settled $77 million in outstanding debts to contractors working on the crucial Ofankor-Nsawam highway, clearing financial obstacles that had stalled construction for months. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced the debt clearance Wednesday, stating that all contractor certificates raised before the current administration took office have been fully paid. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/

Economics

51 h. ago Mahama Demands June 2026 Completion for Delayed Ghana Highway

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/President John Dramani Mahama has pressed contractors to complete the long-stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road by June 2026, addressing mounting public frustration over the project’s repeated delays. During a Wednesday site inspection accompanied by the Roads Minister, Mahama emphasized accountability for the critical highway that serves thousands of daily commuters. The President warned contractors that his administration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/

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3 d. ago President Mahama’s sacking of CJ Torkornoo is a grave threat to our democracy

The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a “grave threat” to Ghana’s democracy.

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3 d. ago CJ Torkornoo’s dismissal a grave threat to our democracy — Asenso

The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a “grave threat” to Ghana’s democracy.

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1 week ago Atwima Mponua bridge brings relief and safer travel – Deputy Roads Minister Suhuyini

The Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has said the commissioning of the newly constructed bridge in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region represents far more than the unveiling of infrastructure.

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1 week ago Deputy Roads Minister Suhuyini commissions newly constructed Offin River Bridge in Atwima Mponua

The Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has commissioned a new bridge over the Offin River in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, stressing that the project symbolises more than just the unveiling of infrastructure.

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1 week ago Man allegedly killed by rival in girlfriend’s room at Mpasatia in Ashanti Region

A young man, believed to be in his 30s, has been found dead in his girlfriend's room at Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region.

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1 week ago Buyers Risk Losing Vehicles Without Proper Documentation, Legal Expert Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/buyers-risk-losing-vehicles-without-proper-documentation-legal-expert-warns/Ghanaians purchasing second-hand vehicles face significant risks if they fail to verify spare keys and ownership documents, a prominent legal practitioner has cautioned. Inusah Fuseini, former Roads and Highways Minister and private legal counsel, warned that inadequate verification could expose buyers to vehicle seizures when cars are later discovered to be stolen property. Speaking on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/buyers-risk-losing-vehicles-without-proper-documentation-legal-expert-warns/

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2 w. ago Deputy Roads Minister apologises to motorists over poor Ofankor

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has apologised to drivers and passengers who have suffered long hours of traffic on the Ofankor-Pokuase-Nsawam road due to its poor state.

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2 w. ago Roads Ministry orders removal of unauthorised billboard at Flowerpot Interchange

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has raised serious concerns over the installation of an unauthorised billboard at the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra, warning that the structure contravenes national advertising and road safety regulations.

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2 w. ago Ghana Officials Clash Over President’s Travel Claims on Social Media

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-officials-clash-over-presidents-travel-claims-on-social-media/A public spat erupted between Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe and opposition MP Ekow Vincent Assafuah after the lawmaker questioned President Mahama’s travel arrangements to Japan and Singapore. Assafuah, MP for Tafo, shared flight details of a private jet allegedly linked to the trip, implying luxury spending. Dogbe swiftly countered, branding the post “misleading” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-officials-clash-over-presidents-travel-claims-on-social-media/

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3 w. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

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3 w. ago Commercial transport operators threaten protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and other commercial transport operators have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to repair the deteriorating Pokuase–Nsawam road or face a nationwide protest.

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3 w. ago GRTCC urges urgent road repairs after fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi highway

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve the country’s road network to curb the rising carnage.

Events

3 w. ago Ghana’s Stubborn Prices Defy Cooling Inflation, Traders Cite Dual Hurdles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stubborn-prices-defy-cooling-inflation-traders-cite-dual-hurdles/Ghanaian consumers are seeing inflation ease but feeling little relief at the market. Despite improving macroeconomic indicators, prices for many goods, like cement, remain stubbornly high, falling short of public expectations. This disconnect prompted the Roads and Highways Minister, Governs Kwame Agbodza, to issue a stark warning: only businesses lowering prices to reflect economic gains […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stubborn-prices-defy-cooling-inflation-traders-cite-dual-hurdles/

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3 w. ago Inusah Fuseini: Veteran Ghanaian Lawmaker and Former Minister

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/inusah-fuseini-bio-age-children-net-worth-wife-education/Inusah Abdulai Bistav Fuseini, a seasoned Ghanaian politician and lawyer, has shaped national policy through multiple ministerial roles. Born January 23, 1962, in Tishiegu-Tamale, he served as MP for Tamale Central and held cabinet positions as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and later Roads and Highways under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Fuseini’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/inusah-fuseini-bio-age-children-net-worth-wife-education/

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4 w. ago Ghana Minister Calls Governance Key to Infrastructure Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-calls-governance-key-to-infrastructure-success/Good governance forms the essential foundation for sustainable infrastructure development, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza declared at the Ghana Infrastructure Conference 2025 in Accra. His statement, delivered by Deputy Minister Alhassan Suhuyini, emphasized that transparent procurement, rigorous supervision, and diligent maintenance are non-negotiable. The minister stressed that combating inefficiency, eliminating waste, and holding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-calls-governance-key-to-infrastructure-success/

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4 w. ago GRTCC suspends proposed 20% increase in public transport fares

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended the proposed 20% increase in public transport fares, which was scheduled to take effect from Friday, August 8, 2025. This was disclosed by the Transport Ministry after a decision was reached following a high-level meeting between the Ministry and road transport unions on Wednesday, August 6, […]

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4 w. ago Good governance is pillar of sustainable infrastructure – Roads Minister

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza has said that good governance is the pillar upon which Sustainable Infrastructure rests. According to him, it is about ensuring that every project is transparently procured, properly supervised and diligently maintained, adding, “It is also about fighting inefficiency, eliminating waste and holding both public and private […]

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last month Ghana MP Urges President to Prioritize Existing Highway Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mp-urges-president-to-prioritize-existing-highway-project/Former Roads Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye has formally petitioned President John Mahama to abandon plans for a new six-lane Accra-Kumasi expressway and instead complete the ongoing dualization project. The Bantama MP’s appeal, dated August 4, 2025, argues the proposed expressway contradicts constitutional mandates for project continuity and wastes critical resources. Asenso-Boakye highlighted significant progress on the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mp-urges-president-to-prioritize-existing-highway-project/

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