President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana will undergo a major transformation in road infrastructure within two years under the ‘Big Push’ agenda.
According to him, his administration will prioritise a large-scale national roads agenda aimed at improving connectivity, easing transportation challenges, and supporting economic growth.
Mahama pledged at a ceremony to begin works on the 195-kilometre Wenchi–Bole–Sawla road on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, he highlighted the strategic importance of the stretch, which links the Middle Belt to northern Ghana.
He stated that Ghana has the capacity to lead the sub-region in quality road infrastructure, and expressed confidence that a focused strategy and disciplined execution will deliver results within 24 months.
He pointed to the importance of roads in national development, stressing that good road networks reduce the cost of doing business, boost agriculture, enhance trade, and improve access to healthcare and education. #
He argued that investment in roads is not only a public service obligation but a foundation for job creation and long-term prosperity.
He also condemned its current state, noting that although more than 2,000 vehicles travel on it each day, years of neglect have made the journey between Wenchi and Sawla last up to eight hours.
He described the condition as “unacceptable in modern Ghana,” stressing that the deterioration has increased the risk of armed robbery incidents.
“I wish to repeat my apology and regret to the people of Ghana that with the start of the Big Push, the whole of Ghana is going to be a construction site for the next two years. Wherever in this country you go, roads will be under construction,” President Mahama said.
He urged citizens to tolerate the temporary disruptions that will come with the construction works, insisting that the nation would reap significant benefits once the programme matures.
“Twenty-four months after the launch of the Big Push, you will have the best roads in West Africa,” he added.
The Wenchi–Bole–Sawla project is expected to drastically cut travel time between Wenchi and Wa by more than half, reduce vehicle operating expenses by 40 per cent, and help lower road fatalities by roughly 45 per cent. The President instructed contractors to ensure local labour plays a central role in the works.
“Under this phase of the Big Push, we will reconstruct the Fufulso–Sawla road, complete the Bole–Mandari–Chache connection to the Ivory Coast border, and integrate it into a continuous high-quality highway stretching from Techiman through Wenchi, Bamboi, Sawla, Wa, and Hamile,” he announced.
“As far as possible, engage local people to work in construction. If you need labour, take the local people. Don’t bring workers from elsewhere,” he instructed.
