President Mahama Accelerates Infrastructure Delivery with Aggressive 2027 Deadlines for Saglemi Housing and 'Big Push' Road Projects

President John Mahama has signaled a major shift toward rapid infrastructure delivery, setting firm deadlines for several stalled and new national projects. During a tour of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project on August 20, 2026, the President announced that the first 700 housing units will be completed and commissioned by March 2027, with a target of 1,500 total units by the end of that year. To achieve this, the government has partnered with LMI Holdings to resolve long-standing infrastructure challenges, including the installation of water facilities, underground cabling, and solar power. President Mahama emphasized that the project, originally initiated under late President Mills, must finally be realized to address the country’s housing deficit and support workers in nearby industrial hubs.

In tandem with housing efforts, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has launched an accelerated 24-month timeline for its 'Big Push' road programme. Deputy Minister Alhassan Suhuyini confirmed that while these major projects typically require 36 months, contractors have been mandated to complete the majority by the end of 2027. Critical sections, such as the Adenta corridor, are expected to see significant traffic relief by December 2026. Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has further intensified these efforts by directing 24-hour work cycles on the Tema Motorway project, managed by Maripoma Enterprise Limited, to ensure it remains a viable link between the Tema Port and the rest of the country despite current traffic disruptions.

The government's infrastructure drive also extends to smaller-scale projects that had been previously abandoned. Minister Agbodza revealed that the Ntotroso bridge over the River Tano is on track for completion by September 2026, marking the end of an eight-year wait for local residents. This is part of a broader plan to finish approximately 50 critical bridges across Ghana. However, the administration continues to face public pressure, as seen in recent demonstrations by residents of the Berekuso-Kitase area who are demanding the immediate resumption of a neglected 22-kilometre road project they claim is essential for transit between Accra and the Eastern Region.

Beyond physical construction, the administration is moving to settle outstanding social and labor obligations. Volta Regional Minister James Gunu announced that, under President Mahama’s instruction, the Ministry of Finance will release funds to compensate victims of the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage before the end of 2026. Simultaneously, the government is navigating labor tensions with the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union, which has set a September 2026 deadline for the abolition of the contract mining policy. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has committed to reviewing the union's petition to ensure worker protections are maintained as the administration pushes for total project accountability by mid-2027.