Ada: The government has pledged massive infrastructure projects for the people of Ada, focusing on road construction, construction of markets and rehabilitation, and provision of potable water.
According to Ghana News Agency, this announcement was made during a speech read on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama by Ms. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo at the 88th anniversary of the Asafotufiami Festival in Ada. As part of the 'Big Push' initiative and the '24 Hour Plus Economy' policy, the government is investing $13.8 billion into road and infrastructure projects nationwide.
The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of administration disclosed that the Minister of Finance had announced in the Mid-Year Budget Review that approximately 5,000 kilometers of roads would be reconstructed across 166 constituencies over the next three years as part of this initiative. The government is aware of Ada's critical need for roads, specifically targeting four key roads: from Kasseh to Ada-foah, Adafoah to Totope, Togbloku to Aminapah/Medie, and Kasseh to Assigbeykope. The roads from Kasseh to Ada-Foah and from Adafoah to Totope are particularly crucial to the area's economic development.
In addition to road projects, the government plans to urgently rehabilitate markets in Ada-foah and Kasseh. Under the 24 Hour Economy policy, an annual allocation of $1 million is made to each District Assembly through the Common Fund, with part of this allocation intended for building modern markets and upgrading existing ones. This aims to enhance facilities such as storage and boost commercial activities and trading, day and night.
Ms. Bampoe Addo highlighted that the annual allocation is also designed to address unique challenges faced by communities, such as those affecting farmers and fishermen, by providing essential industrial facilities to foster commercial activities. She also underscored that Ada, as Ghana's salt and mineral hub, will receive focused attention under President John Dramani Mahama's leadership.
Efforts to resolve water issues in the area are underway, with Ms. Bampoe Addo referencing an inspection of an ongoing water project in April 2025 during an Executive Ministerial Leadership Retreat in Ada. The project was reviewed by the MP, Madam Doyoe, along with the Minister of Works and Housing, the National Chairman of the NDC, the DCE, and the Assembly Member for the Pute Electoral Area. The government is committed to addressing water challenges in several communities, including Otime-kope, Ocansey-kope, Mataheko, Anyakpo, Adedetse-kope, Suntsokpa, Patukope, Elevanyo, Pute, and Totopey.
The Deputy Chief of Staff reassured the community of the government's dedication to the welfare and prosperity of the people.
