President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to completing the Ofankor–Nsawam dual carriage project as part of a massive infrastructure financing programme, despite concerns over past delays and cost overruns.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the site, the president said the road had now been brought under the government’s Big Push Programme, which has earmarked GHS14 billion for infrastructure this year and GHS30 billion in 2026.
He explained that the programme is designed to ensure steady financing for large-scale projects, including roads, bridges, hospitals, and schools. “Our commitment is to provide the funding so that contractors do not stop work midway. This road is a priority, and the resources will be made available,” he assured.
The Ofankor–Nsawam road, one of the busiest arterial routes connecting Accra to major parts of the Eastern and Ashanti regions, has long been plagued by gridlock and construction delays. President Mahama acknowledged that traffic disruptions were partly due to site management lapses, and urged contractors to put in place measures that allow smoother movement even as construction progresses.
He also questioned how the initial loan facility for the project was exhausted without completion, a situation that forced government to allocate an additional GHS78 million. “We need to know whether this was due to poor estimation or mismanagement,” he said.
The Chief Resident Engineer for the project, Kwabena Bempong, assured the president that the road would be completed by the second quarter of 2026, using high-quality materials to ensure durability.
President Mahama stressed that the Big Push Programme would not only accelerate delivery of critical infrastructure but also serve as a driver of economic growth, creating jobs and boosting national productivity.
