By: Sarah Baafi
The Minority in Parliament has opposed the suspension of the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act, describing it as illegal.
The Act merged the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads, and the Department of Feeder Roads. However, just a few weeks into its implementation, Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has suspended it.
The Act, passed in July 2024, aimed to streamline road infrastructure management by merging the Ghana Highway Authority, Department of Urban Roads, and Department of Feeder Roads.
Minority Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Osei Nyarko criticized the move: “It is an illegal attempt by the Ministry of Roads and Highways to suspend an Act passed by Parliament without any recourse to the House.”
He said if there are issues with the Act, “the proper procedure is to return to Parliament and ensure the right process is followed”.
Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza defended his decision citing unrest among agencies under his ministry: “Its implementation has generated significant unrest between entities under my Ministry—Feeder Roads, Urban Roads, and Highways.”
He stated that a consensus was reached for temporary suspension after consultations.
