Ministry of Roads and Highways says viral video was filmed in Liberia

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has officially debunked a viral video circulating on social media that depicts a road surface being easily pulled apart by hand. In a statement issued on October 27, the Ministry clarified that the footage was actually recorded in Liberia and has no connection to any road construction projects within Ghana. The Ministry sought to set the record straight following widespread sharing of the clip by users who claimed it demonstrated substandard work on Ghanaian roads.

According to the Ministry, the claims accompanying the video are entirely false and could mislead the general public regarding the state of national infrastructure. Officials emphasized that such misrepresentations are harmful because they undermine public confidence in local engineering and the government’s infrastructure efforts. The Ministry maintained that the video is being used out of context to create a negative impression of the quality of road projects currently being executed across the country.

In light of the incident, the Ministry urged media organizations and social media users to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of footage before sharing it. They advised the public to disregard the incorrect claims associated with the video and to instead rely on credible, official information channels. The statement warned that the spread of misleading content can have serious implications for the perception of national development.

The Ministry concluded by reaffirming its commitment to maintaining high construction standards in all road projects nationwide. They assured the public that rigorous monitoring and quality control measures remain in place to ensure the durability and safety of Ghana’s road network. This response highlights the government's proactive stance in addressing digital misinformation that targets critical sectors of the economy.