President Mahama has secured contractors’ commitment to complete the Ofankor–Nsawam road by June 2026.
President Mahama has secured contractors' commitment to complete the Ofankor–Nsawam road by June 2026.
President John Dramani Mahama has obtained a firm commitment from contractors on the Ofankor–Nsawam road project to complete all works by the second quarter of 2026, following a high-level visit to the site on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
The President, accompanied by the Minister of Roads, Governs Kwame Agbodza, addressed the project’s troubled history and demanded swift progress and adherence to quality standards to ensure the dual carriageway’s durability.
He emphasized that government has made financial provisions under the Big Push programme to support the completion of road projects nationwide.
“We have successfully transitioned this contract to the Big Push programme, guaranteeing sufficient resource allocation. This year, we have allocated 40 million cedis, and next year’s allocation will amount to 30 million cedis. Therefore, I am confident that adequate resources will be available to support contractors,” he said.
President Mahama encouraged the contractor to reciprocate government’s commitment with accelerated progress and superior quality. “As government undertakes to provide fair compensation, you should also undertake to expedite the road construction process while maintaining high-quality standards,” he remarked to the contractor on site.
The contractor, Maripoma Enterprise, assured both the President and the Minister that the 33.4-kilometre stretch will be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
President Mahama, while recognizing the commitment, emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, “We will hold you to your word. You say by the end of the second quarter next year, it should be finished, okay.”
Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza reinforced the government’s expectations, noting that the contractor has received full payment. “We don’t owe the contractor any amount. I want to hold the contractor to his word that by the end of the second quarter of 2026, the project will be completed,” he stated.
Work on the road was stalled for approximately eight months due to non-payment to the contractor, leading to agitation among drivers, commuters, and residents over the poor condition of the stretch.
Following the government’s recent payment of $77 million to Maripoma Enterprise, the company resumed work. As part of his working visit, President Mahama conducted an inspection of sections of the Amasaman–Nsawam road to assess progress and reaffirm the government’s determination to complete the project.
