President John Dramani Mahama has proposed the development of a new city to serve as a complementary administrative and commercial hub to ease congestion in Accra. According to President Mahama, the new city will be equipped with modern infrastructure, including an expressway and a railway line directly linking it to Accra.
The proposed city will house selected government ministries and agencies, aiming to speed up government services and address the severe congestion in the capital. President Mahama stated that Accra is overstretched due to rapid urbanization, traffic congestion, and inadequate infrastructure, emphasizing the need for long-term planning.
The idea was previously discussed during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador and the EU Chamber of Commerce in May 2024. President Mahama believes the new city will help alleviate the mounting pressure on Accra.
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