ACCRA — President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday inspected the ongoing 33.4-kilometer Ofankor–Nsawam dualization project, urging the contractor, Maripoma Enterprise Limited, to expedite work while maintaining high-quality standards.
The President emphasized that with the government having cleared all outstanding payment arrears, the company should now accelerate the construction process. “As government commits to paying you well, you must move faster and use quality materials,” President Mahama stated during his visit.
He also instructed the contractor to improve traffic management to ensure a smoother flow of goods and people on the critical Accra-Kumasi corridor.
The President also raised concerns about the project’s financial history, questioning the use of the original loan and the necessity for the government to pay an additional $78 million (in Ghana Cedis) from its own funds. He has ordered a review to investigate the financial irregularities and ensure accountability.
According to Chief Resident Engineer Kwabena Bimpong, the project is currently 75% complete and is scheduled for completion in June 2026.
President Mahama concluded his inspection by holding the contractor to their promise of a timely finish. “We will hold you to your word. You say by the end of the second quarter next year it should be finished,” he said. The government’s recent clearance of all outstanding payments to the contractor aims to remove any financial obstacles to the project’s timely and successful completion.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
