The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has defended the Ministry’s decision to continue road inspection tours late into the night, stating that government officials are focused on meeting project targets rather than being restricted by the time of day.
Speaking to journalists in Saboba during an inspection tour of road projects in the North East Region on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Minister said sunset should not be seen as a reason to halt official duties, especially when some contractors continue construction works overnight.
According to Mr Agbodza, the Ministry’s inspection teams are committed to completing their schedules each day to ensure that road projects are progressing according to plan.
“Well, we work at night. We still eat at night and do everything at night, so sunset does not mean we should stop working,” he stated.
He further explained that while some contractors operate during the daytime, others work throughout the night to accelerate progress on critical road infrastructure projects.
“Some contractors are working at night while others work during the day, so we work to target. Until the target is achieved, sunset or sunrise is not a hindrance,” he added.
The Roads and Highways Minister noted that the ongoing inspection exercises form part of government efforts to closely monitor the implementation of road projects across northern Ghana and ensure contractors meet expected timelines and quality standards.
Mr Agbodza has recently been leading a series of inspection tours across parts of northern Ghana as the government intensifies efforts to improve road infrastructure and facilitate economic activity within the region under its broader road development agenda.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
