The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed how the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been a backbone to developmental projects currently underway in the region.
According to him, His Majesty’s intervention paved the way for the commencement of the Ahodwo-Santansi road project after the project nearly hit a hiatus following resistance from traders occupying the stretch.
In addition, he said, the Asantehene financed the development of the relocation site.
“But for the Asantehene, we wouldn’t have done many things we have achieved in January…On behalf of the President, we thank you.”
The Ahodwo-Santasi stretch is one of the two dualization projects that have begun in the region to reduce traffic.
The Minister also announced that Otumfuo had bequeathed to the government a large tract of land for the proposed second National Theatre stipulated in the 2026 budget.
Update
The Regional Minister further gave an update on key road infrastructure projects, including the Bekwai-Santasi; Mankranso-Abuakwa Road; Agogo- Maame Krobo; and Nsuta- Kwamang Road.
He reported that contractors have moved on to the respective sites to commence work.
Prez Visit
He further announced a visit by President John Dramani Mahama in the coming days to inspect the Suame Interchange project started by the former government, as well as cut sod for the region’s portion of the flagship Big Push project.
Under the Big Push project, plans are underway to construct several outer Kumasi Ring roads, including one from Ejisu Atia to Juaben Effiduase, Kwabre, and Offinso, another from Offinso to Adugyama, and a third from Mankranso to Atwima Kwanwoma, Bekwai, and Ejisu.
The Ashanti Regional Minister made these submissions at the first Akwasidae Festival of the year on February 1, 2026.
He was accompanied by Richard Ofori Agyemang, the Mayor of Kumasi; Betti Mould Iddrisu, a Council of State member; Yaw Obimpe, a Council of State member; and other members of the Regional Coordinating Council.
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