The Deputy Minister is reported to have questioned how Ghanaians expect government to raise capital for road development if borrowing is out of the question. Everybody wants good roads but if you are not willing to pay the right tolls, how do we raise the money?” he said. After several shelved attempts by government to increase road tolls, the Ministry Roads Ministry is currently looking for means to raise funds to finance the country’s road deficit. The Ministry indicates this has become necessary as the Road Fund continues to depreciate against the various road infrastructure projects that need to be undertaken. The Minority in Parliament however has served notice that it will resist any attempt by government to increase road tolls.
