By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a 24-month deadline for the completion of the Dawhenya, Afienya, Dodowa Road project, a key initiative under the government’s ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme. The project, aimed at improving road connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the area, is being undertaken by Oswald Investments Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned construction firm.
Speaking during an inspection tour, President Mahama reassured residents of Dawhenya, Afienya, and Dodowa that the project is in capable hands. He emphasized that the government had carefully selected experienced contractors to execute the ‘Big Push’ projects, dismissing suggestions that unqualified “wheelbarrow contractors” could be awarded such critical works.
“There are a few wheelbarrow contractors who have come to me, saying they also want projects under the Big Push. I told them, ‘my friend, this is not for wheelbarrow contractors,’” Mahama said. “On this road, as I said, it’s Oswald Investments Limited. And I can say with my hand on my heart that he’s one of our best local contractors. The good thing is, he works with speed. He works very fast, but he doesn’t compromise quality.”
The President further assured residents that funding for the project will not be an obstacle. He revealed that the contractor has expressed confidence in completing the road even before the stipulated 24 months.
“We’ve given him 24 months to finish, but he has whispered in my ear that he’ll do it in shorter than 24 months. And I want to assure him that payments will not be a problem,” Mahama noted.
The Dawhenya–Afienya–Dodowa stretch is a critical road network linking communities in the Greater Accra Region to key economic corridors. Residents have long complained about its poor state, which has affected transportation, business activities, and access to services. The commencement of this project is therefore seen as a major relief and a boost for local economic development.
The ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme, spearheaded by the Mahama administration, seeks to invest heavily in roads, schools, hospitals, and other critical facilities across the country, creating jobs and spurring development.
With Oswald Investments Limited assuring early completion, optimism is high among residents that the long-awaited project will soon transform their daily commute and bring lasting benefits to the area.
Video Credit: Joynews
Watch the video below:
