His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making the necessary investments that will accelerate development in the Ahafo Region. The President, who visited the region on Saturday, 31st May, 2025, as part of his nationwide “Thank You Tour,” made major announcements to address deficits in critical areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education and general economic growth. “We will not abandon projects that were begun by the past government. We’re here to finish what we started and to build what is needed. Governance is continuity,” the President affirmed.
A key highlight of the visit was President Mahama’s directive to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to urgently prioritise the completion of the Maban-Goaso Highway. Addressing a large gathering in Goaso, the regional capital, at a durbar of chiefs and people of the region, the President described the highway as a crucial economic link that, when completed, will significantly enhance trade, investment and mobility across the region.
In addition to this, the town roads in Goaso, Kenyasi and Acherensua would be upgraded to support urban growth and improve convenience to road users. The President further stressed the need to install traffic lights in Goaso and other urban centres to ease vehicular movement and improve safety. Road projects such as the Acherensua-Ntotroso-Atronie-Sunyani Road, Bediako – Kasapin as well as the Gambia-Kyeremasu roads will be pursued under the government’s flagship “Big Push” initiative.
In line with his vision of equitable development, President Mahama also revealed that an inventory of abandoned and uncompleted projects nationwide has been completed and resources are being mobilised to resume critical works.
In a landmark healthcare initiative, President Mahama announced plans for the construction of a modern Ahafo Regional Hospital. This is in fulfilment of his administration’s pledge to provide all 6 new regions with state-of-the-art regional hospitals.“As we promised in our manifesto, all 6 regions will receive regional hospitals. Ahafo is going to receive its share,” he declared to widespread applause and
cheers from the teeming crowd. The hospital will be equipped to offer a wide range of services including maternal and child healthcare, diagnostics, emergency services, and surgery, easing the
pressure on major referral centres like Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
President Mahama called on traditional authorities and stakeholders to support the project by providing suitable land for construction.
The President also reiterated his commitment to improving access to tertiary education in Ahafo. He announced that plans are underway to upgrade nursing and midwifery institutions to degree-awarding status, enhancing the region’s human resource base in healthcare delivery.
He announced the construction of new market facilities in Kenyasi and other towns to stimulate local commerce and food security. Other initiatives outlined included the establishment of a Women Development Bank, support for cocoa cultivation and agriculture, implementation of the 24-hour economy and restoration of trainee nurse and midwife allowances.
President Mahama used the opportunity to expressed his heartfelf condolences to the Goaso Traditional Council on the passing of Nana Kwasi Bosompra and promised to attend the final funeral rites when scheduled. He extended heartfelt appreciation to the people of Ahafo for their overwhelming support in the 2024
elections.
He commended the efforts of key leaders, including Hon. Eric Opoku, Hon. Collins Dauda, Hon. Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw, Hon. Asiedu Nketia Jnr and Hon. Charity Gardiner for their roles in advancing the region’s development agenda.
In her welcome address, Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. (Mrs.) Charity Gardiner highlighted the immense potential of the region, while acknowledging its developmental challenges. She thanked the President for his leadership and commitment to regional progress, citing past achievements in nursing and midwifery training, road upgrades as well as other groundbreaking infrastructural interventions.
Barima Twereku Ampem III, President of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs and Omanhene of Ntotoroso Traditional Area, congratulated President Mahama on his resounding electoral victory and applauded the appointment of indigenes of Ahafo to various key positions in his government. He appealed for urgent attention to key regional needs
including:
• Upgrading of the Goaso Hospital
• Completion of the university project at Akrodie and expansion of campuses
to Mim and Kenyasi
• Completion of the Regional TVET Service Directorate at Kenyasi
• Establishment of an Immigration Training School at Acherensua
• Construction and/or completion of dormitories for second-cycle institutions through GETFund
The Chief emphasized the poor condition of major roads in the region such as Tepa-Mabang, Acherensua-Sunyani, and Bediako-Kasapin, which have severely affected economic activities and access to essential services.
The event was well organized and attended. The ceremony was witnessed by thousands, made up of Chiefs, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Municipal/District Chief Executives, Heads of Departments, Staff of the Public Services, Security Personnel, Students, members of the Clergy, Imams, Political Party activists and members of the various identifiable groups.