Kumasi – The Ashanti Region is expected to enter a major phase of accelerated infrastructure development in the first quarter of 2026, with dozens of new projects scheduled to begin across the region.
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, said the period will mark a clear shift from project stabilisation to large-scale delivery, following extensive groundwork carried out in 2025.
In a social media post highlighting key points from his State of the Region Address, Dr Amoakohene noted that the focus for 2026 will be on implementation, expansion and visible progress under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, whom he described as committed to positioning the Ashanti Region as a vibrant economic hub for Ghana and the wider sub-region.
“The first quarter of 2026 represents a decisive transition from stabilisation to accelerated delivery,” he stated.
According to the Regional Minister, government will prioritise four key actions in the first quarter: cutting sod for new projects, awarding additional contracts, commencing construction on newly awarded projects, and continuing and completing ongoing legacy projects.
A major highlight will be the cutting of sod for 77 GETFund projects and more than 300 District Assemblies Common Fund projects across all districts. These projects are expected to address critical infrastructure gaps in education, health and local development.
The region is also set to benefit from major road infrastructure investments under the Big Push Road Infrastructure Programme. Projects earmarked for commencement include the Outer Kumasi Ring Road, the Ahodwo–Santasi dualisation, the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, the 124-kilometre Agogo–Maame Krobo Road, as well as selected town roads in priority urban and peri-urban areas.
“These projects are designed to improve mobility, reduce travel time, enhance safety and unlock economic activity across the Ashanti Region and beyond,” Dr Amoakohene said.
Providing context, the Regional Minister explained that 2025 was deliberately dedicated to resolving legacy challenges, particularly stalled and abandoned projects, while securing funding through the 2026 Budget.
Key projects currently ongoing or already addressed include the VAMED Hospitals, Agenda 111 Hospitals, Suame Interchange, Sewua and Afari Hospitals, the KNUST Medical Centre, Krofrom Market, Kejetia Market Phase Two, Phase Four of the Prempeh I International Airport, and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Maternity Block.
He added that emergency and rapid-response interventions were also undertaken to protect lives and restore connectivity, citing works on the Kaase Bridge, Kotokuom Bridge, Jacobu Bridge and the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi. Several town roads have also been completed or significantly advanced in areas such as Kwabre East, the Offinso–Barekese Road and Manhyia North.
Looking ahead, Dr Amoakohene said planning and project awards under the 2026 Budget have created a strong pipeline of funded projects ready for execution.
“The first quarter therefore marks the beginning of large-scale, coordinated delivery. Our focus is to translate plans into action, budgets into projects, and projects into tangible improvements in the lives of our people,” he said.