Els: MBN360 News
President John Dramani Mahama has inspected key road infrastructure projects in the Central Region as part of his two-day ‘Resetting Ghana’ tour, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving road connectivity under the ‘Big Push’ programme.
The President visited the Kafodzidzi–Aburansa road in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipality and the Apam–Mumford–Hweda–Dago–Otuam road corridor, both of which serve as vital economic routes for farming and fishing communities.
The projects are intended to address longstanding challenges, including poor market access, high transport costs and the isolation of rural and coastal communities.
For years, many of these communities have struggled with deteriorating road networks, particularly during the rainy season, when sections become difficult or impossible to access. The poor road conditions have increased transport costs, restricted the movement of goods and services, and contributed to post-harvest losses, especially among fishing communities that depend on timely access to markets.
Communities such as Kafodzidzi, Aburansa, Apam, Mumford and Otuam have also faced limited access to healthcare, education and emergency services due to unreliable road infrastructure, slowing economic growth and increasing rural vulnerability.
Addressing residents during the inspection, President Mahama said the roads were among strategically selected projects under the ‘Big Push’ initiative aimed at improving connectivity in food-producing and fishing communities, reducing post-harvest losses and facilitating trade.
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At Kafodzidzi, he said although the road is not a major highway, it plays an important role in linking fishing communities to the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway, thereby improving access to markets and supporting local livelihoods. He expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and said he was optimistic the project could be completed ahead of schedule.
During his inspection of the Apam–Mumford–Hweda–Dago–Otuam road, the President commended the contractor, M/S Timeline & Innovation Construction Limited, for the progress made on the project. He expressed confidence that the 24-month completion period could be shortened if the current pace of work is maintained.
He added that contractors who demonstrate efficiency under the programme would be considered for additional projects in a planned second phase of the ‘Big Push’ initiative.
President Mahama also stressed the need for strict engineering supervision, particularly in ensuring proper road compaction, to improve the durability of the roads and minimise future maintenance costs.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing adequate funding for the projects and assured contractors that certified works would be paid for promptly to avoid delays.
The President said the ‘Big Push’ programme extends beyond major highways and also prioritises regional and feeder roads that support agriculture and fishing, improve market access and promote inclusive economic growth across the country.
