President John Mahama has announced that construction of the long-awaited Accra–Kumasi Expressway will soon begin, describing the project as a major achievement under his administration’s ambitious infrastructure drive.
Speaking at the 77th Annual New Year School at the University of Ghana on Tuesday, January 6, President Mahama said the government is making unprecedented investments in national development through its Big Push Programme.
“We are investing massively in improving our infrastructure. This year alone, we invested over $13 billion under the Big Push Programme, and in 2026, we have allocated an unprecedented $30.8 billion,” he stated.
According to him, the programme will significantly transform key sectors of the economy, including roads, railways, aviation, health, education, agribusiness and manufacturing.
Emphasising the urgency of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, President Mahama highlighted the severe traffic congestion along the corridor, especially during peak periods.
“For those who have spoken against this expressway, I wish they were caught in the traffic jam over the New Year. A single church convention caused gridlock on the Accra–Kumasi road for more than seven hours,” he said.
He described it as unacceptable that Ghana’s two largest cities are still connected by a single-lane road, assuring that the situation will soon change.
“Accra is the capital and the largest city, while Kumasi is the second-largest city. It is a shame that only one road links these two major cities. This will soon be a thing of the past, and I am looking forward to cutting the sod early this year to commence construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway,” he added.
The President also announced plans to inaugurate a task force to begin the demarcation and design of the proposed Green Digital City, a smart city project expected to span parts of the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions.
The initiative, he explained, is aimed at relocating selected government offices and institutions to reduce congestion in Accra. He clarified, however, that the project will not affect Accra’s status as the capital.
“For those who deliberately miscommunicate and twist my words, the new city will not be the capital. Accra will remain the seat of government and the capital of Ghana,” he stressed.
He added that the Green Digital City will be a modern, innovative urban centre with strict planning standards.
“We will create a smart and innovative city—no kiosks, no containers, and no beggars on the streets,” President Mahama said.
