President Mahama Cut Sod for Construction of 177Km Atimpiku Ho-Aflao Under the Big Push
Ho, Volta Region – September 16, 2025 — President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the much-anticipated “Big Push” infrastructure development initiative in the Volta Region, pledging a massive investment of $10 billion (₵120 billion) over the next four years to improve Ghana’s road network.
The president explained that the “Big Push,” first introduced in the NDC’s 2020 manifesto and formally announced during his inauguration on December 7, 2024, has been designed to tackle the country’s most pressing infrastructure needs.
Speaking at the launch, President Mahama said the Volta Region was chosen as the starting point because of its long history of neglected and deplorable roads. “We are launching it in the Volta region because over the years Volta region has had some of the most neglected, abandoned roads in the country,” he stated.
Key Details of the Big Push
- Funding: $10 billion allocated for nationwide road projects.
- Payments: Contractors will be paid promptly, with the Finance Minister assuring that certificates raised will be settled within two weeks.
- Oversight: A dedicated Big Push Secretariat will be established under the Office of the President, staffed with engineers to monitor progress.
- Coverage: Major roads, including the Atimpoku–Ho–Aflao corridor, are among those earmarked for construction and rehabilitation.
President Mahama emphasized that Ghanaian construction companies will be prioritized, citing First Sky Group as an example of local contractors performing at international standards. He also encouraged firms to recruit unemployed young engineers to contribute to national development.
“Let us bear with the temporary inconvenience caused by construction works,” the president appealed to road users, urging the public to cooperate with contractors.
Roads in Volta Region Captured Under the Project
The president listed several roads, including:
- Abetsi Metrikasa road
- Atsiavi road
- Rehabilitation of Asikuma Junction–Anyirawase road
- Reconstruction of Anyirawase–Ho–Titrinu to Ho Gunuise Depot road
- Ho Airport second gate access roads
- Ho–Kpetoe–Afiadenyigba rehabilitation, including Ziofe town roads
Road Minister’s Remarks
Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, praised the initiative as the president’s flagship solution to Ghana’s deteriorating road infrastructure. He revealed that six to seven months were spent on road studies, design, and costing before contracts were awarded.
He challenged Ghanaian contractors to prove their capabilities by delivering high-quality roads and pledged that the Atimpoku to Aflao road will be completed as promised. He also echoed the president’s call for construction firms to recruit young engineers.
Traditional Authority’s Support
The event was attended by Togbe Afede XIV, who commended the government for prioritizing infrastructure in the Volta Region. He described the launch as “a big day for the people of the Volta Region” and a long-awaited response to decades of poor road networks.
