Ghana’s long-anticipated highway project is moving from plans to action, and developments on the ground are drawing significant attention.
Across sections of the proposed corridor between Accra and Kumasi, military personnel have been deployed to assist in clearing land for the construction of the expressway. The operation involves heavy machinery cutting through vegetation while security officers maintain control of the area.
Officials indicate that the deployment is intended to ensure a faster and more secure process, particularly in areas where land disputes, encroachment, or resistance could delay progress. The aim is to keep the project on schedule and prevent prolonged legal or logistical setbacks.
Reactions have been mixed. Some members of the public support the decisive approach, viewing it as necessary to accelerate national development. Others have raised concerns about possible forced evictions and the need for fair compensation and due process for affected residents.
The Accra–Kumasi expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve logistics, and strengthen economic links across Ghana. It is widely seen as one of the country’s most important road projects in recent years.
The presence of military forces underscores the importance being placed on the project. As work continues, attention will remain on how authorities balance speed, legality, and public trust.
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, paid a working visit on Thursday, 30 April 2026, to Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) engineers currently clearing land for the government's Accra-Kumasi Expressway project.#MetroNews pic.twitter.com/AsKJMfHKCi
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