By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says about 51 kilometres of the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway corridor have been cleared so far as work progresses on the flagship infrastructure project.
Dr Forson, who announced this on Facebook on Thursday, May 28, 2026, praised the Ghana Armed Forces, which is leading the initiative for what he (Dr. Forson) described as “phenomenal work” on the project.
“An update on the phenomenal work being undertaken by the Ghana Armed Forces on President Mahama’s transformational Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. So far, about 51km of the entire stretch has been successfully cleared,” the finance minister wrote.
Dr. Forson disclosed that compensation payments to affected residents would begin in June after assessments by relevant state agencies are completed.
“In June, following assessments by the relevant state agencies, the Ghana Armed Forces will commence the payment of compensation to affected citizens,” he stated.
Dr. Forson described the project as one of Ghana’s most strategic infrastructure initiatives, expected to drive economic transformation and improve transportation between the country’s two major cities.
“Steadily, deliberately, and with remarkable professionalism, the foundation is being laid for what will become one of Ghana’s most strategic and economically transformative corridors.
The progress made so far is truly impressive,” the Finance Minister added.
The Ghana Armed Forces is leading the initial phase of work on the road project under the direction of President John Dramani Mahama.
The project is expected to improve connectivity, ease transportation challenges, and enhance trade and economic activities along one of Ghana’s busiest road corridors.
