Following thundering anger from users of the Ofankor-Nsawam Road, President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to the project site on September 3, 2025.
The President charged the contractors to beat the delayed time and complete works on schedule by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
“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,” President Mahama, while addressing the contractors and motorists, in the company of Road Minister, cautioned.
“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.
By Adnan Adams Mohammed
