Correspondence from the Eastern Region

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman in the Eastern Region, Godwin Bobobee, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama’s recent visit to the district was primarily aimed at assessing critical infrastructure, with a strong focus on ongoing and planned road projects.

The President’s engagement began on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with a technical visit to Akosombo, where he met engineers from the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) following a recent fire outbreak at the power generation enclave. The visit allowed the President to receive first-hand briefings on the incident and ongoing remedial efforts.

Roads Take Centre Stage

The highlight of the President’s visit, however, was an extensive inspection of road infrastructure across the district, in line with government’s broader 2025 national road rehabilitation agenda.

Among the key roads inspected was the Akosombo–Gyakiti corridor, which stretches through Marine, Yeniama and Ajdena to Kudikope. The DCE described the road as a critical economic route expected to enhance mobility and trade within the enclave once completed.

Other roads visited or highlighted include:

Other ongoing road projects in the district include the Yeniama Junction to Sedorm road, Atimpoku to Akwamufie road, extending through Asikuma to Anum and Boso, Akosombo–Tortibo road, Apeguso to Mpakadan road, Akwamufie to Mpakadan stretch, etc.

The DCE noted that these projects form part of a wider government strategy to rehabilitate and expand road networks nationwide in 2025, targeting feeder roads, regional connectors, and key economic corridors to boost agriculture, tourism, and trade.

He explained that the Asuogyaman road projects align with national priorities announced by the Mahama administration, which include, rehabilitation of deteriorated feeder roads to support farming communities, upgrading of trunk roads linking regional capitals and economic hubs, expansion of lakeside and tourism routes, particularly around the Akosombo enclave.

It also includes improved access roads to energy infrastructure and inland ports such as Mpakadan, education, Water And Housing Projects.

Beyond roads, the President was briefed on a range of social infrastructure projects across the district.

At Adjena, significant developments are underway at the Adjena secondary technical school, including the construction of boys’ and girls’ dormitories, staff bungalows, and a dining hall. Similar interventions are ongoing in other communities, aimed at improving access to quality education.

The Assembly has also completed or is nearing completion of several classroom blocks, including a six-unit classroom block at South Senchi, a three-unit Junior High School block at Kudikope, rehabilitation of an abandoned classroom project at Totibo, originally started in 2013.

In the health sector, new facilities including staff accommodation and upgraded compounds are nearing completion in Yeniama and Old Akrade.

Water infrastructure is also receiving attention, with 11 mechanised boreholes under construction, some equipped with treatment systems. Additionally, a small-town water system at Akwamuie is expected to be completed soon, enabling piped water supply to households.

Assembly Infrastructure And Green Transition

The DCE further highlighted the ongoing rehabilitation of the District Assembly complex, describing it as a full-scale upgrade rather than a routine renovation. The project includes re-roofing, rewiring, tiling, and the installation of solar power systems.

This initiative aligns with the government’s energy transition policy under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, aimed at diversifying Ghana’s energy mix and promoting renewable energy solutions.

Funding Constraints And Local Revenue Challenges

Despite the progress, the DCE acknowledged significant financial constraints, noting that most projects are funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund. Internally Generated Funds (IGF), he said, remain low, limiting the Assembly’s capacity to undertake larger projects.

He expressed optimism about deploying digital revenue systems to improve local revenue mobilisation and reiterated calls for residents and businesses to fulfil their tax obligations.

Call For Municipal Status

The DCE also renewed calls for Asuogyaman to be elevated from a district to a municipal status, citing its growing population and increasing infrastructure demands.

He argued that the current level of resource allocation does not reflect the district’s needs, stressing that enhanced status would unlock greater funding and accelerate development.

A Signal Of Commitment

Describing the President’s visit as historic, the DCE noted that it marked the first time a sitting President had visited Ajdena. He said the visit sends a strong signal of government’s commitment to equitable development across all parts of the country.

“The President’s presence demonstrates his deep interest in this district. We expect increased attention and more development initiatives in the coming years,” he said.

The DCE assured residents that the Assembly would sustain the current development momentum, with a continued focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth.