President Mahama Pledges Massive Infrastructure Completion by 2027 During Upper West Tour

President John Mahama has reinforced his administration’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s infrastructure, assuring residents during his "Resetting Ghana Tour" that key projects like the Wa-Han road and the 24-hour market initiative will be delivered on schedule. In a series of inspections across the Upper West Region, the President emphasized the "Big Push" programme’s role in fixing historically neglected routes and stimulating local economies. This tour marks a significant phase in the Mahama administration’s agenda to improve inter-regional connectivity and create sustainable commercial hubs across all 261 constituencies.

A central pillar of this infrastructure drive is the Wa-Han road, a critical artery linking the Upper West and Upper East regions. President Mahama expressed confidence that the project, which has faced decades of poor conditions, will be completed by the end of 2027. He praised the contractor’s technical track record and detailed a phased strategy that prioritizes major trunk roads with durable asphalt sealing before extending works to feeder networks. Beyond the northern regions, the government has allocated GH₵4.12 billion for 252 kilometers of road construction in the Bono Region, while technical advisors from the Ministry of Finance have defended projections that projects like the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will generate upwards of 30,000 jobs—potentially reaching 70,000 job-years when considering indirect employment in quarrying and logistics.

Complementing the road network is the government’s 24-hour market initiative, designed to bolster the 24-hour economy by providing reliable, modern trading spaces. During an inspection of the Nadowli-Kaleo 24-hour market, President Mahama commended the contractor’s progress and reiterated that such facilities will be established in every constituency to support agricultural producers and small-scale traders. To ensure efficiency and accountability, the President clarified that contractors are expected to possess the financial capacity to begin work independently, with government payments triggered only after reaching a 15% completion milestone. This model aims to prevent project abandonment and ensure that traders have access to modern business environments within the current term.

The "Resetting Ghana" agenda extends beyond physical structures to include social and economic stability. Local leaders and NDC officials, including Central Regional Women’s Organiser Faustina Lamptey, have urged citizens to support these developments as a means of improving livelihoods and resisting the influence of vote-buying. As the government continues its tour, addressing local concerns such as the immediate repair of bridges and the fight against illegal mining remains a priority. President Mahama’s administration is positioning these infrastructure investments as the foundation for a more resilient, connected, and productive national economy, with several key projects slated for commissioning by 2027.