President John Dramani Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work on the Ofankor-Nsawam road, urging contractors to accelerate progress and complete the project ahead of schedule.
He made this known during a visit to the project site on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
President Mahama reflected on the challenges he faced during his first assessment of the road.
He noted that progress had been slow due to unpaid contractors and difficulties in carrying out necessary demolitions.
“When we came, we met a road that was moving at a snail’s pace… one major issue was non-payments for work done for a very long time, so I ordered the Roads and Finance Minister to ensure payment was made. More than $70 million was paid to the contractor,” he said.
The President expressed optimism, noting that the contractor had initially promised to complete the road by July next year, but current progress suggests it could be ready by April 2026.
“I am quite impressed with the progress that has been made. I will urge the contractor to continue to push hard. If you push hard, you will be able to finish this road and hand it over so that we can use it,” he added.
The road is a key arterial route linking Accra to the Eastern Region.
The current rehabilitation project, which began in July 2022, seeks to widen the road, improve drainage, and replace damaged sections with durable asphalt to ensure a safer and more efficient travel experience.
The project has however faced repeated delays due to funding constraints, contractor payment issues, and challenges in demolishing structures along the route.
Completion of this road is expected to significantly improve traffic flow, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity in the areas it serves.
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President Mahama expressed satisfaction with the progress during an inspection and reassured that the road linking Accra to Kumasi will not be abandoned despite the new Accra-Kumasi… pic.twitter.com/5PZlU3U4iU— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) December 3, 2025
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