The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been briefed on the proposed 198.7-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project following a high-level courtesy call by government officials on April 10, 2026.
The delegation was led by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, and the Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, who provided details on the scope and strategic importance of the project.
During the meeting, the Asantehene was taken through key components of the ambitious infrastructure plan, which is expected to significantly improve transportation between Accra and Kumasi, two of Ghana’s most important economic hubs.
A major highlight of the briefing was the involvement of the Ghana Armed Forces in the initial phase of the project. Officials explained that the military’s engineering capacity would be leveraged to enhance the feasibility and early execution of the expressway.
The delegation also included the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong; the Director of Engineering Service of the GAF, Colonel Jonas Wiafe; and Deputy Minister for Roads, Alhassan Suhuyini.
They were accompanied by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, who led the team to Manhyia Palace.
The Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project forms part of government’s broader strategy to modernise Ghana’s road infrastructure, ease traffic congestion, and boost economic activity along the corridor.
The engagement with the Asantehene underscores the importance of stakeholder consultation and traditional leadership support in the successful execution of major national development projects.
By 1960news.com
