Govt pays GH¢809m to Pokuase–Nsawam Highway contractor

The Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Agyei, has confirmed that GH¢809 million has so far been paid to the contractor working on the Pokuase–Nsawam Highway as of August 4, 2025.

His disclosure comes as contractors returned to the site to resume repair works on the major highway, bringing relief to commuters who have endured weeks of heavy gridlock.

The development also comes just days before the one-week ultimatum issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) was set to expire on Wednesday, August 20. The union had threatened to suspend operations if the government failed to get the contractor back on site.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM on Monday, August 18, Mr. Agyei explained that the government has fully met its financial obligations towards the project.

“On July 24, we gave part payment; on July 30, another tranche; and on August 4, the final payment. Altogether, we have honoured the request in full, amounting to about GH¢809 million,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Amasaman, Sedem Afenyo, has welcomed the resumption of work, expressing optimism that construction will not stall again.

“Some weeks back, we met with the engineer and the three MCEs affected by this road and were assured that action would be taken. I want to believe the payments have now been made, and with the assurances I’ve received, I hope we do not see the work stalled again,” he told Citi News.