Kwame Governs Agbodza Faces Intense Vetting as Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways
In a very intense vetting lasting for over 4 hours, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, was rigorously questioned by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.
The session held on Monday 20th January 2025, which saw critical engagement from both the majority and minority sides of the committee focused on critical national issues such as roads, debt commitments, tolls, and contracts.
Below is a brief breakdown of questions
A total of 85 questions were asked during the vetting, with 60 questions from the minority and 25 from the majority.
Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin from the minority asked the most questions, totaling 36. Whiles Hon Shaibu Mahama from the majority side led with five questions.
Here are some key Issues Discussed
The vetting emphasized four primary issues:
- Road Infrastructure – A critical topic considering its significance to national development.
- Commitment and Debt – Questions aimed at understanding how the nominee plans to manage Ghana’s road sector debts.
- Tolls – Discussions about reintroducing or maintaining toll systems were brought up.
- Contracts – Emphasis was placed on ensuring transparency and efficiency in awarding contracts.
Time Allocation and Focus Areas
The committee dedicated the largest portion of time, 50.58%, to discussing current issues in the roads and highways sector. Other areas of focus included:
Past statements (10.58%)
Personal details (12.94%)
Curriculum Vitae (8.23%)
Comments and amendments (9.41%)
Manifesto promises (4.70%)
Assurances (3.52%)
Observations
The vetting session showcased Mr. Agbodza’s ability to respond to critical inquiries, with his responses shedding light on his plans for improving Ghana’s road infrastructure. However, the dominance of minority questions highlighted the opposition’s vested interest in holding the nominee accountable.
Mr. Governs Agbodza’s vetting marked a pivotal step in his potential appointment as Minister for Roads and Highways. With roads playing a key role in Ghana’s economic development, stakeholders and citizens await his confirmation and subsequent strategies for tackling the pressing challenges within the sector.
Credits:- Parliament of Ghana, Channel One TV, Benard Rhussia
