Ghana is set to reintroduce its road toll system in electronic form by the last quarter of 2026, in a move aimed at boosting revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure development.
The development was announced by the Chairman of Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee and MP for Wassa East, Isaac Adjei Mensah on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
According to him, the initiative is progressing steadily despite criticism from the Minority Caucus.
Speaking to journalists, he said all technical and preparatory work for the rollout is nearing completion, insisting that the system remains on schedule. “All feasibility studies and preparatory processes will soon be finalised,”* he stated.
He also dismissed concerns raised by the Minority, arguing that they cannot credibly challenge the timeline of the policy’s implementation.
Ghana’s decision to move toward an electronic tolling system follows the abolition of road tolls in 2021 under the previous administration led by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The move at the time was intended to ease the financial burden on motorists, but it also resulted in the loss of a significant revenue stream that had supported road maintenance.
According to Mr. Adjei Mensah, the tolls previously generated about GH¢60 million monthly, and their removal created a funding gap that has affected road infrastructure financing.
“The abolition of the tolls led to substantial revenue losses,”* he said, adding that the new electronic system is designed to restore and improve efficiency in revenue collection.
He explained that the digital platform would ensure transparency while providing a more reliable way of mobilising funds for road projects.
The committee also provided updates on major government infrastructure initiatives, including the “Big Push” programme, clarifying that 44% of the 400 contracts awarded were through sole sourcing, with the rest processed through competitive bidding.
Mr. Adjei Mensah further touched on ongoing developments such as the Boankra Inland Port, the Mpakadan Railway project, and efforts to restructure the Road Fund into a Road Maintenance Trust Fund.
He noted that part of the government’s broader plan includes settling GH¢107 billion in road-related arrears, while the electronic toll system is expected to play a key role in sustaining long-term road financing.
