The Ofankor–Nsawam road project has reached 75 per cent completion, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has revealed.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, the minister explained that with the government having fully paid the contractor $77 million, there are no financial constraints delaying progress.
“The explanation given by the consultant helping the contractor is that we have done about 75% of the work, which means that we have done the bulk of the work already,” he said.
Mr. Agbodza made the disclosure a day after touring the project with President John Mahama, who charged the contractor to complete the work on schedule, reminding him that the government will hold him to the June 2026 deadline.
Describing the project as critical, as it connects Accra and Kumasi—the country’s two largest cities—President Mahama noted that delays had caused significant hardship for commuters and raised concerns about financial management.
In recent months, commuters have intensified pressure on the government to prioritise the road, citing heavy traffic congestion, frequent accidents, and rising vehicle maintenance costs along the stretch.
The Ofankor–Nsawam project began in July 2022 with an initial completion date of July 2024. It stalled for several months due to mounting debt and worsening congestion, before work resumed after the Mahama administration mobilised funds to clear the arrears, enabling the contractor to return to the site.
Source: myjoyonline
