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48 Engineer Regiment to be major sub-contractor on Accra-Kumasi Expressway, $2bn ready- Prez Mahama
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will serve as the major sub-contractor for the construction of the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway.
He also directed the regiment to begin preparations to clear the Right-of-Way for the proposed New Accra Orbital road.
President Mahama made the announcement during a ceremony for the handling over of Right-of-Way clearance near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
According to the President, government has already secured $2 billion in a special account for the commencement of the expressway project, with the amount expected to reach $4 billion by the close of the year to fully finance the project.
He disclosed that the Expression of Interest for pre-qualification of contractors for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway was published on Friday, September 11, 2026.
This will be followed by a contractor selection process lasting not more than four weeks, with the contract expected to be awarded before the end of the year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Paramount Chief of Bamvum, Abdulai Ziblim, has donated a one-acre plot of land at Jongshegu, a suburb of Tamale, to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for the construction of a new fire station.
The Northern Regional Commander of the GNFS, ACFO I Joseph Koranteng, led a delegation to formally accept the land and expressed appreciation to the Chief for his commitment to public safety.
The proposed fire station is expected to improve emergency response times and strengthen fire safety coverage as Jongshegu and surrounding communities continue to expand rapidly.
The Chief called on stakeholders to support the swift development of the facility, while ACFO I Koranteng described the donation as a strong example of collaboration between traditional authorities and state institutions to protect lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three suspects for allegedly representing and facilitating the activities of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as “Bolle Jos”, in Ghana.
According to NACOC, the arrests followed the reported seizure of a cocaine shipment by French customs, which is allegedly linked to a wider drug trafficking network.
The Commission indicated that the three suspects are currently in its custody and assisting investigators to establish their alleged roles in the trafficking operation.
NACOC, in a statement dated September 14, 2026, said the arrests form part of efforts to prevent Ghana from becoming a safe haven, transit point or operational base for international drug trafficking organisations.
The Commission stressed that it would continue to work with both local and international law enforcement agencies to disrupt the individuals, finances and infrastructure supporting the illegal drug trade.
It assured that the rights and legal protections of all persons under investigation would be respected.
Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos”, is a Dutch fugitive who has been linked to international drug trafficking activities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
