Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured residents along the deplorable Wa-Han-Tumu road of swift reconstruction under former President John Mahama’s proposed “Big Push” infrastructure agenda.
During a working tour of the stretch, the Minister expressed disappointment at the current state of the road, blaming the neglect on what he described as a lack of meaningful progress since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) exited office in 2016.
“Before we left office in 2016, work had already begun on this road. Unfortunately, after our exit, more contractors were introduced, but less work was actually done,” he said. “President Mahama is determined that under the Big Push, this road—from Wa through Han to Tumu and even to Bawku—will be completed.”
The Minister highlighted the dire impact of the poor road network on livelihoods in the region, pointing out how farmers and market women are forced to endure harsh travel conditions to transport goods.
“Just look at the state of this road and what our mothers are going through. It’s not just about infrastructure—it’s about fighting poverty and creating opportunities. Fixing this road is not political; it’s essential for lifting people out of poverty,” he emphasized.
Hon. Agbodza also connected the road’s condition to rising food prices, noting that the inability of farmers in northern Ghana to easily transport produce to the south contributes to inflation and food insecurity.
Residents who gathered during the visit welcomed the assurance with cautious optimism, hoping that the NDC administration, will fulfill the promise and bring much-needed relief to the area.
The Wa-Han-Tumu road remains a major economic corridor in the Upper West Region, linking several farming communities and border towns, but years of neglect have left it nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu