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Preparatory works for Kumasi Inner Ring Road project started under NPP – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has clarified that the Kumasi Inner Ring Road Improvement Project was started under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, not the current government.
In a statement issued on October 5, 2025, the Ranking Member on the Roads and Transportation Committee, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, explained that the project began with preparatory works and discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as far back as March 2024 under the NPP government.
He said that technical assessments, project plans, and talks on financing had all been completed before the change of government.
The Minority commended the current administration for continuing the project, saying it shows a commitment to sustain projects that benefit citizens.
According to the statement, the project is part of a wider plan to dualize the entire Kumasi Inner Ring Road. It includes the Southern Bypass, which will receive grant support from the Government of Japan, and the Western Bypass, which will be handled under the Sunyani Road Phase 2 project.
The Minority added that the main aim of the project is to improve road capacity, reduce traffic, and enhance safety.
They urged the current government to continue and complete all major road projects started by the NPP, including the Suame Interchange, the Sunyani Road Phase 2, and the Konongo Bypass.
They stressed that what matters most to the people of Kumasi and the Ashanti Region is progress, delivery, and better infrastructure, not political credit.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
