Accra-Kumasi Expressway: Only nation-wreckers will oppose project – Frank Amoakohene
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has called on Ghanaians to support President John Mahama’s government to ensure the completion of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. He described the expressway as a monumental project that would transform transportation and connectivity between the two major cities and contribute to the development of modern, interconnected urban centres.…
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has urged Ghanaians to support President John Mahama's government in completing the crucial Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. Dr Amoakohene emphasized the monumental nature of the expressway, which he believes will revolutionize transportation and connectivity between Accra and Kumasi, two of the country's largest urban centers.
He strongly condemned any opposition to the project as akin to being a witch or a nation-wrecker. According to Dr Amoakohene, the expressway is essential to meet the increasing transportation demands of Accra and Kumasi and alleviate the persistent traffic congestion plaguing the region. He confidently stated that the expressway is a key component in creating modern, interconnected urban hubs like Accra and Kumasi.
Dr Amoakohene assured the government of the unwavering support and cooperation of traditional authorities and residents in the Ashanti Region, pledging their readiness to collaborate with contractors to ensure the project's successful completion. The Regional Minister also highlighted that the plan includes flyovers at major intersections, allowing for seamless access to the expressway and further easing congestion.
He further revealed that President Mahama has expressed his intention to deploy the military to support the contractors, ensuring the project proceeds as scheduled. Dr Amoakohene emphasized the critical role of political commitment in achieving major infrastructure projects, asserting that a government with the necessary political will can accomplish its development goals.
Finally, he disclosed that the Finance Minister has confirmed that funds for the project will be made available by December 2026, providing further assurance of the project's financial viability. Dr Amoakohene appealed to Ghanaians to rally behind the government's efforts to complete the expressway, highlighting the project's immense potential to benefit the region and the nation at large.
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