We deserve praise for constructing roads, bridges, drains – Roads Minister

The Akufo-Addo government deserves plaudits for the construction of many roads, storm drains, and bridges, Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister of Roads and Highways, has said.

While touring some road and drain projects in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, Mr. Asenso-Boakye said: "The Ministry is committed to fixing these deplorable roads, especially in the densely populated Accra."

The projects inspected by the minister included those at Tuba Junction, Fulani-Ajassco Factory, Aplaku-Red Top, and Black Factory to Otintoh roads in the Ga South Municipality.

The others included the Borla road in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, as well as road projects at Pentecost University, Auntie Aku, Adu Gyamfi, and Israel in Anyaa-Sowutuom in the Ga Central Municipality.

He also inspected an ongoing asphalt overlay project in Okwaikwei North and South, as well as ongoing works on a 50-meter bridge on the Densu River to link Old Weija to New Weija.

The minister was accompanied by Mr. Titus Glover, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Abass Awolu, Chief Director of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and directors and engineers of the Ghana Highway Authority and the Ministry.

Mr. Asenso-Boakye urged Ghanaians to "have patience with the NPP government," adding: "We love you very much and, so, we have a lot of plans for all Ghanaians, particularly on roads and storm drains."

According to him, unlike previous governments, the Akufo-Addo administration has invested a colossal GH¢300 million in storm drains and roads since assuming office.

"So, this government has done a lot when it comes to the construction of storm drains, roads, and bridges and deserves commendation. And we are the people who can continue and do more for Ghanaians," he added.

He said some of the affected areas are densely populated, and the ministry has a project called the Impact Roads Project, and we want to use the opportunity to fix the bad roads in those communities in Greater Accra.