General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢1 billion to contractors who have been owed payments by the state since 2017. Mahama orders $78m payment for work to resume on Agona-Nkwanta road project“I have directed the Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson, to release GH¢1 billion to settle debts owed to contractors since 2017 before Christmas. All the contractors will be paid, and the families of deceased contractors should also follow to receive the money,” President Mahama said. “I want to urge contractors to hurry up with their certificates to receive your money. Government owes road contractors about GH¢21 billion – Roads ministerPresident Mahama also reiterated that funds have been allocated for contractors under the Big Push programme, which is aimed at reviving and completing stalled infrastructure projects across the country.

Source: GhanaWeb December 21, 2025 17:37 UTC