President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents along the Jinijini-Sampa corridor that the long-troubled road will be fully completed and asphalted by the end of 2027, pledging to return and commission it together with the people when the work is done.
The President made the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection of work being carried out by Rango Construction Company Limited on the Jinijini road as part of his Accountability Series tour of the Bono Region.
“Today, we are here to inspect work done by Rango Construction Company Limited on the Jinijini road, which has experienced challenges over the years,” President Mahama said, acknowledging the road’s troubled history.
“I want to assure you that we are committed to completing this road. This will be a fully asphalted road, and by the end of 2027, the stretch from Jinijini to Sampa will be completed.
“We will return to commission it together with you, “ he assured.
The road inspection formed part of a regional accountability tour President Mahama said was rooted in a campaign promise his administration was now delivering on.
“During our campaign, we made a clear promise to the people of Ghana that when given the mandate, we would practise open and fair governance and remain accountable to the people at all times. That is the commitment we are delivering on today,” he said.
President Mahama also reported progress on the economy, saying inflation had dropped significantly from 23.4 percent recorded when he assumed office, and that the cedi had moved from 17 cedis to approximately 10.7 cedis to the dollar. “With this stability, investor confidence is returning, and foreign direct investment is increasing,” he said.
He outlined a number of government initiatives accompanying the development drive, including the Big Push, Mahama Cares, Nkoko Nkitinkiti, and the 24-hour market programme.
He noted that a sod-cutting ceremony for a 24-hour market in the region had already taken place with the Dormaahene earlier in the day.
The President invited chiefs, queen mothers, elders, and stakeholders to attend the Accountability Series programme in Sunyani, describing the gathering as an opportunity for direct two-way engagement between government and the people. “Come and listen to what government has done, and also share your concerns with us. Your input is important as we work together to build a better Ghana,” he said.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
