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Stakeholders in road sector propose establishment of an Authority to coordinate affairs
Stakeholders in the roads sector have proposed to cabinet and parliament to establish one authority to coordinate the affairs of the sector.
The establishment of the single authority, they believe would ensure proper coordination and collaboration of roads activities, management, and proper efficiency of the roads sector in the country.
Stakeholders involved in the consultative forum included experts and management of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Public Services Commission, Local Government, Members Parliamentary Select Committee, ranking members, and chairmen of the various bodies in parliament that have oversight responsibility over the roads ministry.
The forum was to enable stakeholders to discuss and share their opinion on the proposal and its corresponding Ghana National Roads Authority Bill.
The Road Minister revealed this during a stakeholder consultative forum held in Koforidua on Thursday, on the establishment of the Ghana National Authority.
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kofi Amoako-Atta who revealed this said, it was high time the three agencies, including the Ghana Highway Authority, Department of Urban Roads and Department of Feeder roads, were brought together as one body, adding that the merge would be more cost effective.
Mr Amoako- Atta noted that since the three divisions or agencies under the roads ministry were doing the same work, it would be better they merge the agencies into one body.
“We do the same work, Highway Authority deals with truck roads throughout the country. The Urban Roads Department deals with the city roads and internal roads and Department of Feeder Roads deals with roads in the rural areas and if we merge it would be good for the benefit of the nation,”
He urged all stakeholders to bring on board their expertise and come up with different shades of good opinions to enrich the proposal for the betterment of the road sector and Ghana as a whole.
For his part, the Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Seth Kwame Acheampong stated that reforms such as the proposed establishment of the Ghana Roads Authority would help leverage on the competencies of the various agencies and would create the necessary synergy which would help improve the operations of the ministry.
“For us as stakeholders and end users in any reform, our primary expectation of this exercise will be for you to have an improved way of doing business which should reflect on the conditions of the roads in our communities,” he said.
Speaking on some deplorable state of roads in the region, the Regional Minister mention that N2 at Somanya, N6 at Bunso and Suhum, and N3 and N4 which enter through Nkurakan and Okorase in Koforidua respectively, Mamfe-Koforidua and Suhum- Koforidua roads were in deplorable state.
He pleaded that under the national financial difficulties, there was the need for the roads ministry to take critical look at the roads and give the maximum attention to help alleviate the plight of Ghanaians in the areas they were found.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
