Governs Kwame Agbodza reprimands Greenhouse International over road delays

Minister for Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the 53.35-kilometre Have-Hohoe road project. During an inspection of the site, which forms a critical part of the Eastern Corridor road network, the Minister noted that the contractor, Greenhouse International Development (GH) Limited, has completed only 25.3% of the works despite previous directives to speed up. He issued a stern warning that the government would not grant any contract extensions if performance does not improve significantly.

The project, which involves the reconstruction of the road linking Have to Hohoe, has seen the completion of some essential infrastructure such as drains and culverts, but approximately 27 kilometres of the road remain in a state of major neglect. Minister Agbodza pointed out that the contractor appeared to be prioritizing an Industrial Park project over the road construction. He emphasized that the government expects a higher level of investment and commitment to the road project to ensure it meets the needs of commuters in the region.

In response to the Minister's criticisms, the Administrator for Greenhouse International, Gerome Chen, attributed the delays to inconsistencies in the supply of bitumen. This prompted a sharp rebuke from the Minister toward the state-linked bitumen supplier, GoEnergy Company Limited. Agbodza warned GoEnergy that it must ensure the timely and consistent delivery of materials to contractors or face the possibility of the government seeking alternative suppliers. He stated that while the government chose GoEnergy for competitive pricing, the availability of materials must not be sacrificed at the expense of infrastructure development.

The Minister’s tour underscores the government’s urgency in completing the Eastern Corridor road network, a vital transit route for goods and passengers. By warning both the contractor and the supplier, Agbodza signaled a zero-tolerance approach to avoidable delays that hinder national progress. The Ministry of Roads and Highways is expected to monitor the project closely in the coming weeks to ensure that both Greenhouse International and GoEnergy take the necessary steps to accelerate the construction schedule.