President John Dramani Mahama has voiced serious concerns regarding delays and mismanagement in the construction of the Ofankor-Nsawam dual carriage road, a crucial arterial route linking Accra and the country’s western regions.
During a recent inspection of the project site, President Mahama emphasized the importance of proper site management to ensure that traffic could continue to flow smoothly even as construction progressed.
He questioned why the initial loan allocated for the road had been exhausted before the project’s completion, a situation that forced the government to inject an additional GHS78 million of its own funds. The president demanded clarity on whether the issue stemmed from poor estimation or mismanagement.
Addressing the financial aspects, President Mahama announced that the Ofankor-Nsawam road project would now fall under the government’s Big Push Programme, which has earmarked GHS14 billion for infrastructure this year and GHS30 billion next year. He assured contractors of steady funding but urged them to accelerate their work and use quality materials to deliver a durable road that would serve the nation for years.
Chief Resident Engineer for the project, Kwabena Bempong, responded to the president’s concerns by assuring him that construction would be completed by the second quarter of 2026.
As work continues, all eyes are on the Ofankor-Nsawam road, a vital link whose timely completion is seen as essential for Ghana’s economic growth and daily commuters alike.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
