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Government allocates additional GH¢3 billion for Suame Interchange completion- Governs Agbodza
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, has confirmed that government has allocated an additional GH¢3 billion to support the completion of the revised three tier Suame Interchange project in Kumasi.
Mr Agbodza explained that claims of selective funding surrounding the project are misplaced.
He stressed that no funds have been diverted from the original project, adding that the extra allocation is meant to strengthen road infrastructure within the Kumasi road network.
According to him, more than GH¢3 billion has been committed specifically to works on the outer ring road, which forms a key part of the broader road improvement plan for the Ashanti Region.
He clarified that the Suame Interchange remains a major component of the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme.
Mr Agbodza noted that government is determined to ensure that residents of Kumasi receive full value for money through the successful execution of the project.
Touching on funding availability, the Roads and Highways Minister indicated that the Minister for Finance is fully committed to resourcing government priority projects.
He explained that funding decisions are being guided by the need to address real challenges facing citizens rather than for political convenience.
Mr Agbodza reaffirmed government’s commitment to completing the Suame Interchange and other critical road projects as part of efforts to improve traffic flow, boost economic activity and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in Kumasi and its surrounding areas.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
