Accra-Kumasi Expressway: Former MP commends GAF, says they should have taken full charge of project

Former Amenfi Central MP Peter Kwakye Ackah has lauded the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for their impressive progress on the clearance works of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. Addressing Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Ackah expressed his admiration for the military’s efficiency in executing major infrastructure projects. He suggested that the GAF should have been given the complete project responsibility rather than delegating tasks to various private contractors.

Mr. Ackah highlighted the GAF’s ability to deliver projects on schedule and with precision, emphasizing, "I am really impressed with the work the military has done on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. They can always be trusted to deliver." He argued that awarding the entire contract to the GAF would have ensured better coordination and management, thus preventing issues like subcontracting to Chinese companies.

The MP also advocated for a maintenance arrangement post-completion, proposing that contractors be held accountable for the infrastructure’s upkeep, a practice prevalent in other nations. The GAF had completed 183.6 km of the expressway, surpassing the initial 175.6 km contract within just 19 weeks. Consequently, President John Mahama declared that the 48 Engineer Regiment of the GAF would serve as the primary subcontractor for the project.