Most Roads Constructed By Gov’t Are In Ashanti Region- Asenso Boakye

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye has stated that the Ashanti Region has the largest share of roads constructed by the Akufo-Addo-led government in the past seven years of their administration.

That notwithstanding, he indicated that a lot is still required of the government.

He made the submission during a courtesy call to the Manhyia Palace on Monday, March 18, 2024.

“Ashanti Region has the largest road network. The road networks in the region play a crucial role in all parts of the country and neighbouring countries. All ports use these roads and that is why they must gain attention. The Akufo-Addo-led government’s road projects in the Ashanti Region surpass all regions but we still have more to do.

“At the same time, there must be balance in the construction of road infrastructures in the country. Other regions are also in consideration.”

Earmarking certain roads in dire need of attention in the region, including the Tafo-Mampong road, Santasi-Anwiankwanta road, and the Sunyani road, the lawmaker admitted that not all the roads can be completed.

“I have limited time. I will not be able to complete all of them but I know with His Majesty’s direction, I will deliver satisfactorily.”

Asenso Boakye was in the company of Deputy Minister, Hon. Thomas Mbomba, Chief Director of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Ing Dr Abass M. Awolu, Director of the Department of Urban Roads, Ing. James Amoo-Gottfried, Director of the Contracts Division of the Ghana Highway Authority, Ing Collins Donkor and others.

Leading the delegation was the Director of Urban Roads for the Kumasi Metropolis, Ing Nana Poku Agyeman.