NPP MPS’s say scaling back the Suame Interchange will prolong traffic congestion in Kumasi
Members of Parliament in the Ashanti Region of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have criticised the government’s decision to downgrade the Suame Interchange Project, questioning its funding priorities amid claims of debt-related constraints.
Speaking at a press briefing on February 6, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, said the government’s explanation does not align with its broader road infrastructure spending.
“If government could mobilise funds for the Ofankor–Nsawam road and other major projects, why is the Suame Interchange being short-changed?” Asenso-Boakye asked while addressing the media on behalf of the caucus.
The MPs described the decision as contradictory, noting that the Suame Interchange was captured under the Big Push Road Programme in 2025, an initiative intended to ensure sustained funding for critical national infrastructure projects.
Asenso-Boakye further referenced statements by the finance minister indicating that GH¢43 billion has been allocated to road infrastructure in the current fiscal year, questioning why a portion of that amount could not be used to complete the Suame Interchange in its original form.
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“When the finance minister says GH¢43 billion has been earmarked for roads this year, it is difficult to understand why a project of this importance cannot be fully funded,” he said.
The caucus also criticised the government’s decision to prioritise 64 new road projects awarded through sole sourcing, arguing that such an approach undermines economic efficiency and long-term urban planning.
According to the MPs, scaling back the Suame Interchange will prolong traffic congestion in Kumasi, increase transport costs, and lead to continued productivity losses across the city.
They therefore called on the government to restore the original four-tier design of the interchange and align funding decisions with Kumasi’s strategic role as Ghana’s second-largest city and a major transport hub.
“Kumasi deserves infrastructure that meets its scale and significance,” Asenso-Boakye said.
“Short-changing major projects now will cost the city and the nation far more in the long term,” he added.
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