The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has declared that the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway will be the single largest piece of infrastructure ever built by any Ghanaian government, describing the project as a historic milestone in the nation’s development trajectory .
In a Facebook post, Kwakye Ofosu highlighted the significance of the financing arrangement, stating that this will be the first time in Ghana’s history that a project of this scale and magnitude is being fully funded with domestic resources without reliance on external assistance .
“With 170km cleared for the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway, the Minister for Finance says ALL funds for the project will be ready by the close of this year,” Kwakye Ofosu wrote. “Two things flow from this: It will be the single largest piece of infrastructure built by any Ghanaian government, and it will be the first time in Ghana’s history that a project of this scale and magnitude is being funded fully with our own funds and without reliance on any external assistance. President Mahama is the man!”
Funding Secured Without Borrowing
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed that the complete funding package for the transformational expressway will be ready by the end of 2026, emphasising that not a single pesewa will be borrowed for the project .
“This could be the first time funds for a project of this scale have been fully secured before construction begins. For the avoidance of doubt, not a single pesewa will be borrowed for this project,” Dr Forson stated in a post on his official X page .
During the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in July 2026, the Finance Minister disclosed that US$1.7 billion had already been secured and deposited in an account at the Bank of Ghana, awaiting the commencement of the project .
Military Engineers Make Significant Progress
The announcement comes as Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) engineers have cleared 170 kilometres of the 176-kilometre corridor earmarked for the proposed expressway, leaving just six kilometres to be completed .
In a post on X on Thursday, September 3, the Ghana Armed Forces said the corridor-clearing exercise had reached its final stage as engineers advanced towards Sawua.
“The finish line is in sight. Out of 176 kilometres of challenging terrain, just 6 KM REMAIN!” the Ghana Armed Forces stated .
The latest progress represents a significant acceleration from figures recorded earlier this year. As of June 25, 2026, approximately 89.5 kilometres, representing 50.9 per cent of the corridor, had been cleared. The entire exercise was initially scheduled to be completed within 20 weeks .
The military engineers, who operate from their campsite in Asuboa near Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, have been working day and night in four work gangs to clear the challenging terrain, which includes dense vegetation and heavy rainfall .
Project Background and Benefits
The Accra–Kumasi Expressway, once completed, will become Ghana’s first six-lane access-controlled tolled expressway, connecting the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions through key communities including Ablekuma, Adeiso, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Asante Achiase, Kwaso, and Sawua .
The proposed expressway is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Ghana’s two largest cities, reduce travel time and traffic congestion, and facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods .
The corridor-clearing exercise, which is a crucial preparatory phase of the project, creates the necessary right of way ahead of major construction works. The military deployment was made during Dr Forson’s tenure as Acting Minister for Defence, paving the way for the construction of the expressway .
The project is also expected to address safety concerns along the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway, which has witnessed several major accidents in 2026 alone, resulting in over 20 confirmed fatalities and more than 150 injuries. The deadliest accident occurred on July 16 near Konongo, where 12 people died and 44 were injured .
Government’s Commitment to Development
Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has reiterated the strategic importance of the project, noting that “history will remember the gallant role GAF played in supporting this critical national development” .
The government has also assured residents affected by the project of fair compensation, with the GAF maintaining constructive dialogue with traditional authorities in communities along the corridor .
The securing of full funding and the near completion of the corridor-clearing exercise are expected to move the major infrastructure project closer to the construction phase, marking a new chapter in Ghana’s infrastructure development history.
