The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, says the region is poised for a major phase of accelerated development in 2026.
In what he describes as the State of the Region shared via a Facebook post on 10th January, 2026, Dr. Amoakohene announced that the first quarter of the year will mark a decisive shift from stabilization efforts to the rapid implementation and expansion of key projects across the region.
“Having laid a solid foundation in the previous year, our focus now shifts firmly to implementation, expansion, and visible progress across the region,” he stated.
The minister outlined four core priorities for the first quarter: initiating new projects, awarding additional contracts, commencing construction on newly awarded projects, and continuing and completing legacy projects that are already underway.
He highlighted the launch of numerous new initiatives including plans to break ground for 77 GETFund projects and over 300 District Assemblies Common Fund projects, strategically distributed to address critical infrastructure needs in education, health, and local development.
Dr. Amoakohene also emphasized the government’s commitment to the Big Push Road Infrastructure Programme in the region.
Key projects scheduled for commencement include the Outer Kumasi Ring Road, Ahodwo–Santasi Dualisation, Accra–Kumasi Expressway, Agogo–Maame Krobo Road (spanning approximately 124 kilometres), and selected town roads in priority urban and peri-urban areas.
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These initiatives, he said, aim to “improve mobility, reduce travel time, enhance safety, and unlock economic activity across the Ashanti Region and beyond”.
Reflecting on achievements in 2025, Dr. Amoakohene noted that the first year of the John Mahama-led administration focused on addressing legacy challenges.
He noted that efforts were directed at reviving stalled and abandoned projects and securing sustainable funding for their completion under the 2026 budget.
Notable projects expected to see revamp and continuation include the VAMED Hospitals, Agenda 111 Hospitals, Suame Interchange, Sewua Hospital, Afari Hospital, KNUST Medical Centre, Krofrom Market, Kejetia Market Phase 2, Phase 4 of the Prempeh I International Airport, and the KATH Maternity Block.
He further assured that the region will also witness the implementation of critical emergency interventions to restore connectivity and protect lives, including works on the Kaase Bridge, Kotokuom Bridge, Jacobu Bridge, and the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi.
Dr. Amoakohene concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering on its policy promises.
“Our commitment remains clear: to translate plans into action, budgets into projects, and projects into tangible improvements in the lives of our people.”
Source: Emmanuella Gyimaa Nkumene
