Gov’t releases GH₵809m for Pokuase–Nsawam highway works
The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, has confirmed that the government has released a total of GHS809 million to the contractor working on the Pokuase to Nsawam Highway project as of 4 August 2025.
The disclosure comes as contractors have returned to site to resume repairs on the busy corridor, bringing relief to thousands of commuters who have endured weeks of heavy traffic congestion.
The development also aligns with the nearing deadline of a one-week ultimatum issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), which is set to expire on Wednesday, 20 August.
The Union had earlier threatened to suspend services if the government failed to ensure work resumed on the highway.
Speaking in a media interview, Mr Agyei stressed that the state had fully discharged its financial commitments to the project.
“We made partial payments on 24 July, followed by another on 30 July, and the final tranche was paid on 4 August. In total, we have honoured the full amount of GHS809 million as requested,” he explained.
The Pokuase to Nsawam Highway is a vital transport corridor linking Accra to the Eastern, Ashanti and Northern Regions. It carries thousands of vehicles daily, including heavy-duty trucks transporting goods from Tema Port to inland destinations.
For years, motorists and transport operators have lamented the poor state of the road, which often worsens during the rainy season, causing gridlock, accidents and delays in the movement of goods and services. The situation has placed significant pressure on commercial drivers, who spend hours in traffic, increasing fuel consumption and reducing productivity.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the country’s largest transport union, recently expressed frustration over the stalled works on the project.
On 13 August 2025, the Union issued a one-week ultimatum to government, warning that members would suspend services on the stretch if contractors failed to return to site.
