The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has commended John Dramani Mahama for efforts aimed at improving the road network in the Bono Region through the government’s “Big Push” initiative.
According to the Dormaahene, the initiative, which is backed by dedicated funding for major road infrastructure projects across the country, has brought significant benefits to the Bono Region and is expected to boost socio-economic development.
Speaking during a general meeting of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs in Sunyani, the traditional ruler stated that road projects currently underway in the region are progressing steadily based on his personal observations.
He noted that contractors handling the projects appear committed to completing the works within the stipulated timelines.
The projects being executed under the Big Push initiative in the Bono Region include the Sunyani Outer Ring Road, the Sunyani–Atronie–Acherensua road, the Sunyani–Wenchi–Berekum road and the Jinijini–Sampa road.
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II further stated that he would personally walk from Dormaa Ahenkro to Accra to thank President Mahama if the Accra–Kumasi Expressway is completed within the scheduled timeframe.
He revealed that he had already observed some preliminary works being carried out by the military and expressed hope that this would pave the way for full-scale construction to begin.
The Accra–Kumasi stretch, a 198.7-kilometre road corridor linking Accra and Kumasi, is expected to become Ghana’s first six-lane access-controlled tolled expressway when completed. The project is intended to reduce travel time and improve economic activity along the corridor.
The Dormaahene stressed the importance of the highway, stating that strategic measures must be adopted to ensure the project begins and is completed on schedule in order to ease the frustrations faced by drivers and passengers.
He also advised the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboah, to remain focused on his mandate rather than being distracted by political opposition.
Addressing the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Sampa, the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs appealed to residents to avoid actions that could escalate tensions and trigger further violence. He disclosed that the conflict has allegedly claimed about 20 lives.
He further urged bloggers and journalists to exercise professionalism and restraint in their reportage on the matter, while calling on members of the judicial committee handling the dispute to ensure that justice and truth prevail.
Speaking at the meeting, Joseph Addae Akwaboah disclosed that contractors working on the Big Push projects had assured him that the projects would be completed ahead of schedule. He added that the Regional Coordinating Council would continue to monitor the projects closely to ensure quality delivery.
The Regional Minister also revealed that the Bono Region has so far benefited from more than 200 GETFund projects across various levels of education, which he said reflects the government’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure in the region.
He further assured chiefs and residents of his commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Bono Region and called on all stakeholders to support efforts aimed at sustaining stability in the area.
