President John Dramani Mahama has pledged sweeping infrastructure and industrial development across the Bono East Region as part of his broader “Reset Ghana” agenda, highlighting road construction, education reforms, and agro-processing as immediate priorities.
Addressing a durbar of chiefs and residents in Kintampo during his Thank You Tour, President Mahama reiterated his commitment to repay the region’s electoral support with real, tangible progress. He emphasized that Bono East, as one of Ghana’s key agricultural zones, will be at the heart of his government’s development push.
A major highlight of his speech was the announcement of plans to construct a ring road in Techiman to decongest the town’s Central Business District. “Heavy-duty trucks will soon have a new bypass, which will improve access and efficiency in our regional trade hub,” he stated.
Mahama also promised a revival of abandoned infrastructure projects, especially in the education sector, vowing to complete E-blocks initiated during his previous administration to expand access to secondary education. He reinforced his pledge to waive admission fees for all first-year tertiary students and to provide free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities.
On industrialisation, the President said his government will build cashew processing factories and agric centres in the region to enhance value addition and create jobs. “Bono East is a breadbasket—we cannot let its potential go untapped,” he noted.
The President further revealed that plans were underway to establish a Technical University and a University for Allied Sciences in the region, while also confirming that arrears in nursing trainee allowances dating back to January 2025 would soon be cleared through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.
His announcements came after a passionate appeal by Nana Owusu Sekyi, President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, who highlighted the poor road network and rising insecurity, especially armed robbery incidents, as urgent issues for government intervention.
Mahama assured traditional leaders that security and infrastructure will remain top priorities in his new term, promising a hands-on approach to address the region’s concerns and unlock its full potential.
