President John Dramani Mahama has commenced a one-day working tour of Ghana’s Western Region, with a focus on infrastructure development, accountability, and social progress.
The visit, announced in a statement from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional Communication Bureau and signed by Regional Communications Officer Richard Kirk-Mensah, marks the beginning of a renewed phase in the party’s nationwide “Big Push” development agenda.
As part of his itinerary, President Mahama will cut the sod for the commencement of the Sekondi–Takoradi to Cape Coast dual carriageway project, a major infrastructure undertaking expected to improve trade, safety, and transportation between the Western and Central Regions.
According to the NDC statement, the project forms part of Mr. Mahama’s long-term vision to “modernize key national highways, open up regional economies, and connect major industrial zones.” The party describes it as a transformative investment that will significantly boost economic activity across coastal Ghana, particularly benefiting the energy, fishing, and tourism sectors.
“This transformative project is set to enhance trade and travel across the Western and Central Regions,” the statement noted. “It reflects President Mahama’s commitment to delivering impactful infrastructure that supports Ghana’s economic growth and job creation.”
Beyond road infrastructure, the former president is also expected to inspect ongoing health projects, including the expansion of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, one of the Western Region’s most critical healthcare facilities. His visit, the statement added, underscores the NDC’s commitment to equitable healthcare access and continued investment in the nation’s health infrastructure.
Read Also: NPA corruption scandal deepens—OSP uncovers new evidence, raises charges
Local authorities and community leaders in Sekondi-Takoradi are expected to meet with Mr. Mahama to discuss regional development priorities, including youth employment, industrial revitalization, and environmental sustainability.
Observers view the visit as both a working tour and a demonstration of the NDC’s readiness to deliver tangible development outcomes under its proposed “Big Push” initiative — a multi-billion cedi infrastructure drive aimed at creating jobs, improving connectivity, and stimulating regional growth.
President Mahama’s trip to the Western Region comes amid growing public discussion about infrastructure financing, regional equity, and the need for renewed government accountability in delivering large-scale projects.
