Nana Adutwum Calls for $2 Billion Expressway Funds to Be Used to Pay Teacher Arrears

A proposal to redirect the reported $2 billion meant for the Accra–Kumasi expressway to settle outstanding payments owed to teachers has brought an important national question into focus: should Ghana prioritise major road projects or first clear its financial obligations to workers in the education sector?

According to a report published by GhanaWeb on October 10, 2026, Nana Adutwum has called for the funds intended for the planned expressway to be used to settle teacher arrears. The proposal could spark debate because it touches on two important needs: improving transport infrastructure and ensuring that teachers receive payments due to them.

Teachers play a major role in Ghana’s development. They help educate children, prepare young people for employment and support the country’s long-term growth. When payments owed to them remain outstanding, affected workers may face difficulties meeting household expenses and other financial responsibilities.

For this reason, calls to clear teacher arrears can attract public support, especially from people who believe that workers should receive what they are owed without unnecessary delays.

However, the proposed redirection of the expressway funds also raises questions about Ghana’s infrastructure plans. The Accra–Kumasi route connects two major cities and serves commuters, traders, transport operators and businesses. Improving the road could help reduce travel difficulties, support trade and make journeys safer and more reliable.

An expressway project of this scale would also require careful planning, funding and clear information about its expected costs and benefits. Cancelling, delaying or changing its funding could have consequences that need to be examined before any final decision is made.

The key issue, therefore, is whether the government can settle outstanding teacher payments while still pursuing important road projects. A proper assessment would require verified figures showing the total arrears owed, the amount available for the expressway, the project’s current funding arrangements and the legal or financial conditions attached to the money.

The available GhanaWeb extract does not provide those details or explain whether Nana Adutwum’s proposal has received any official response. It also does not establish that the government has agreed to redirect the funds.

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