President John Dramani Mahama has urged contractors working on the Ofankor-Nsawam Road project to stay on schedule and ensure the project is completed by the end of the second quarter of 2026. During a working visit to the construction site on Wednesday, September 3, Mr. Mahama, who was accompanied by the Minister of Roads, expressed optimism about progress on the long-delayed project but emphasised the need to maintain momentum and minimise disruption to motorists.
“I can see that drivers are happy now, and I hope that from now till you finish the project, you will maintain a smooth flow of traffic even as you are working so that you don’t impede the flow of traffic,” he said while addressing the contractors. He added, “So we will hold you to your work. You say by the end of the second quarter next year you should be finished.”
Mr. Mahama’s remarks come amid growing public concern over the state of major highways and traffic congestion, especially along key commuter routes like Ofankor-Nsawam. The Ofankor road construction officially began in July 2022, under the previous Akufo-Addo government, with an initial completion target set for July 2024.
However, the completion target has been postponed several times due to funding challenges, sparking protests by drivers and residents over the heavy traffic congestion and environmental pollution caused by the ongoing construction.
Source: Abigail Arthur
