We Were Told We Couldn’t Fund Accra-Kumasi Expressway, But We Have Funded It – Ato Forson

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that the government has secured funding for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project despite earlier claims that the country would struggle to finance the major road infrastructure.

Dr Forson made the remarks while addressing concerns surrounding the government’s ability to fund the proposed expressway, which is expected to improve transportation between Accra and Kumasi, two of Ghana’s most important commercial cities.

According to the minister, the government was previously told that financing such a major infrastructure project would be difficult. However, he insisted that the administration had overcome the challenge and secured the necessary funding.

“We were told we couldn’t fund the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, we have funded it!” Dr Forson declared.

His statement highlights the government’s position that it is making progress in securing resources for major infrastructure projects despite financial constraints and competing national priorities.

The Accra-Kumasi road corridor is one of the busiest transportation routes in Ghana, connecting the Greater Accra Region to the Ashanti Region. The route serves thousands of commuters, traders, transport operators and businesses that depend on the movement of people and goods between the two regions.

The proposed expressway is expected to provide a faster and more convenient alternative for motorists travelling between the two major cities. It is also expected to improve road safety, reduce travel time and ease congestion along the existing highway.

For businesses, an improved road network could make the transportation of agricultural produce, manufactured goods and other commercial products more efficient. This could strengthen economic activities along the corridor and improve connections between different parts of the country.

The project is particularly significant for residents and businesses in Kumasi and Accra, as the two cities play important roles in Ghana’s economic activities.

Dr Forson’s declaration is likely to attract further attention to the government’s infrastructure plans, particularly regarding how the project will be financed and when construction is expected to progress.

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