Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah, MP for Wassa East and Chair of Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, has intensified criticism against the Minority Caucus for calling for the reintroduction of road tolls, saying their stance lacks moral justification.
Speaking at a parliamentary press conference, Mensah recalled that the previous government, led by the minority, had abolished road tolls, leading to significant financial losses for the state. “They were advised not to go that route, but they didn’t listen,” he said, implying that the decision was politically motivated.
The MP stated that the current government has taken deliberate steps to fix the issue, with the ministry working diligently to finalise the electronic toll system by the fourth quarter.
“The committee has been regularly following up, and the ministry is on track,” he added, highlighting the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
He criticised the minority for making promises they didn’t keep, citing instances where commitments to reinstate or improve the system were abandoned. “You can’t abolish road tolls, incur losses, and then expect us to take the blame,” Mensah emphasised, questioning the opposition’s sincerity.
The chairperson further pointed out that the government is addressing concerns raised by stakeholders, including the Ghana Highways Authority and Urban Roads, to ensure the effective implementation of the electronic toll system. “We’re not just reintroducing tolls; we’re putting in place a system that works,” he assured.
Honourable Mensah concluded by urging Ghanaians to support the government’s efforts to improve the country’s infrastructure, emphasising that the minority’s criticisms are baseless and lack substance.
The government, he said, is committed to transparency and accountability in implementing the road toll system.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
