The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has given Rango Construction a one-week ultimatum to resume work on the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom road project, following concerns over the contractor’s alleged failure to maintain a consistent presence at the construction site.
The minister expressed his displeasure during a visit to the project site, accusing the contractor of engaging in what he described as “eye service” by mobilising workers and equipment only when government officials visit, before subsequently abandoning the site.
According to Mr. Agbodza, the contractor had recently assured President John Dramani Mahama and the sector minister of its renewed commitment to the project when they visited the site. However, upon his return, the minister said he was disappointed to observe little or no progress in the execution of the works.
He questioned the contractor’s commitment to completing the project, warning that it would not be allowed to return to the site if it abandoned the works again after his latest visit.
As part of the ultimatum, Mr. Agbodza directed Rango Construction to commence work on the bridge from the Bolgatanga stretch of the road within one week.
The minister also assured residents along the road that President Mahama remained committed to ensuring the completion of the project, which commenced in 2015.
The Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom road is an important transport route for residents and commuters in the area, making the timely completion of the project a major concern for communities along the corridor.
The latest warning comes amid renewed government attention to stalled road projects, with the minister insisting that contractors must demonstrate tangible progress rather than make assurances during official inspections.
Mr. Agbodza’s one-week ultimatum places pressure on Rango Construction to return to the site and demonstrate its commitment to completing the outstanding works.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
