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February 26, 2026
The government has reassured Ghanaians that it remains firmly on track to delivering on its promise of an improved national road network, with a full account of progress expected to be highlighted by President John Dramani Mahama during his upcoming State of the Nation Address.
According to Alhassan Suhuyini, Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, citizens should anticipate a candid assessment from the President regarding the extensive road construction currently underway across the country.
Speaking on what to expect from the President’s address tomorrow, Suhuyini acknowledged the current hardships faced by commuters but framed them as temporary sacrifices necessary for long-term development.
“I’m sure that once again, His Excellency will apologize to the people of Ghana for the inconvenience that many of them are having to endure in their communities and on our trunk roads,” the Deputy Minister stated. He explained that this disruption is a direct result of the administration’s pledge to transform the nation into a “construction site.”
“Everywhere you go, within our communities and on our trunk roads, it is hard to miss the construction that is going on,” Suhuyini noted. “It is creating some level of inconvenience, but we believe that it is only going to be short-lived.”
The Minister emphasized that the end goal justifies the current disruptions, projecting significant economic improvements once the projects are completed.
“After the construction of these major critical roads, the country is going to be better. Transportation is going to be easier, the economy is going to improve, and the movement of goods and services will become easier,” he said. “That is the goal of the ‘big push’ agenda.”
Suhuyini expressed confidence in the President’s upcoming address, assuring the public that it will provide a transparent update on the state of the sector.
“I’m sure that His Excellency President Mahama will give a fair account of progress of work so far. The contractors, many of them, are at various stages of completion as we speak,” he added.
Dominic Shirimori/Ghanamps.com