The Ministry of Roads and Highways has reassured the public that ongoing road projects will not be affected by the current strike by workers of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA).

The Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Nasir Yartey, addressed concerns during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle on Tuesday, November 12, confirming that measures are in place to ensure smooth continuation of the projects.

Mr Yartey explained that most of the government-funded road projects are managed by independent contractors, who work under legally binding contracts and are overseen by external consultants.

This structure, he pointed out, shields the projects from potential disruptions caused by the strike, as the day-to-day operations are carried out by private contractors instead of GHA staff.

The Ministry remains committed to meeting project timelines, maintaining steady progress in infrastructure development, and assuring the public that there will be no delays despite the strike.

“I want to assure you that all ongoing road projects will go on uninterrupted and the Ministry doesn’t expect to see any road project halting. These are road projects that are being undertaken by contractors and in most cases, supervised by consultants and they are under strict contracts so we don’t expect any road project to halt.”

Mr. Yartey recognized the concerns raised by the striking workers and called for peaceful dialogue to resolve the matter. He emphasized that finding an amicable solution through constructive discussions is in the best interest of both the Ministry and the GHA employees.

Expressing confidence in the Labour Commission's recommended process, Yartey highlighted that open communication could address the workers' grievances while ensuring that the Ministry's broader infrastructure goals remain unaffected.

The strike by GHA workers stems from the government's decision to proceed with the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1118), despite opposition. Central to the dispute is the workers' demand for the removal of two key figures: Ing. I.K. Mensah, Chairman of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) Board, and Ing. Collins B. Donkor, Chief Executive Officer of the National Roads Authority (NRA).

“I want to appeal with the union that we are one family and so they should let us continue with our consultation and engagement so that at the end of the day, we can all find an amicable solution as was stated by the Labour Commission.”