The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, embarked on a two-day #ResettingGhana Agenda Tour of the Central Region on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, as part of his commitment to engage citizens, inspect ongoing development projects, and account to Ghanaians on the progress of his administration.
Day One: Launch of 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Assin Bereku
The first day of the tour commenced in Assin Breku in the Assin North District, where President Mahama officially cut sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market.
Addressing residents, traders and stakeholders, the President reaffirmed that the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Policy was one of the flagship promises of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 general election campaign.
According to him, the policy is designed to create sustainable employment opportunities, boost productivity and strengthen Ghana’s economy through continuous economic activity.
“The 24-Hour Economy will create jobs, stimulate productivity, and strengthen the national economy. Trade plays a critical role in the development of every successful economy, which is why we conceived the idea of constructing modern 24-Hour Economy Model Markets to promote the continuous circulation of money within the economy,” President Mahama stated.
Inspection of Ohiaba CHPS Compound
The President subsequently proceeded to the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District, where he inspected the Ohiaba Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound and presented free healthcare kits to the facility.
Speaking to residents and health workers, President Mahama explained that his administration’s directive requiring every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) to construct two new CHPS compounds annually is aimed at expanding healthcare access, particularly for people in rural and underserved communities.
He noted that the initiative seeks to bring healthcare services closer to citizens who lack easy access to health facilities and medical insurance.
“How do we help our people in the rural areas who are not under medical insurance? The first thing we did was to direct every district assembly to build two new CHPS compounds every year. With 261 district assemblies across the country, you can imagine the number of CHPS compounds that would be built over a four-year period,” he said.
Inspection of Kafodzidzi-Aburansa Road Project
President Mahama later inspected the Kafodzidzi-Aburansa Road Project in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA) Municipality.
He described the road as one of the strategic projects being undertaken under government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme, which seeks to improve connectivity, facilitate trade and stimulate economic growth across the country.
According to the President, projects selected under the programme are intended to connect food-producing communities and other economically important areas to major markets.
“This road is one of the projects under the Big Push Programme. The projects were carefully selected to connect food-growing areas so that farmers can easily transport their produce from rural communities to markets. Beyond agriculture, the programme also focuses on improving access to fishing communities and other productive areas,” he stated.
Visit to Cape Coast Castle
President Mahama concluded the first day of the tour with a visit to the Cape Coast Castle, where he assured that government would make adequate budgetary provision next year to restore the historic facility and preserve its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
He stressed that tourism remains a vital pillar of Ghana’s economy and reiterated government’s commitment to investing in the sector to support national development.
According to him, maintaining and upgrading historical landmarks such as the Cape Coast Castle is essential not only for tourism growth but also for preserving Ghana’s international cultural heritage.
“Tourism is an important sector of our economy, and we are investing in it so that it can play its full role in national development. As part of this programme, we visited the Cape Coast Castle to assess its current condition. As you know, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and we must maintain it to the required standard to retain that status,” he said.
Day Two: Inspection of Apam-Mumford-Hweda-Dago-Otuam Road Project
President Mahama began the second day of the tour with an inspection of the Apam-Mumford-Hweda-Dago-Otuam Road Project.
The project is being implemented by the Ghana Highway Authority under the Ministry of Roads and Highways and executed by M/S Timeline & Innovation Construction Limited.
The contract, valued at GH¢227.62 million, commenced on January 5, 2026, and is expected to be completed on January 4, 2028, within a 24-month period.
President Mahama stated that one of the key objectives of the Big Push Agenda is to improve access to agricultural and fishing communities to facilitate the efficient transportation of goods to markets.
“It is important to note that some people have the misconception that the Big Push is focused only on highways. As you can see, regional roads and some rural roads are also being covered under the programme because we want to open access so that agricultural products can flow quickly to markets.
“This particular road connects Apam, which is a major fishing community, to Mumford and Otuam, which are also significant fishing communities. The project will enable fishermen to transport their catch quickly to markets, thereby reducing spoilage and increasing incomes,” he explained.
Citizens’ Engagement at Apam Junction
President Mahama climaxed the tour with a #ResettingGhana Citizens’ Engagement at the Mephiboseth Auditorium at Apam Junction, where he interacted with chiefs, opinion leaders and residents on government policies and national development issues.
During the engagement, the President disclosed that the Constitutional Review Committee, established shortly after he assumed office, had submitted its report after extensive consultations across the country.
“Shortly after assuming office, I established a Constitutional Review Committee. The committee built upon the work of previous constitutional review efforts, including those undertaken during the administrations of President Mills and President Akufo-Addo. They travelled across the country, consulted traditional leaders, civil society organisations and citizens, and recently submitted their report,” he said.
He revealed that one of the proposals under consideration is the extension of the tenure of office for the President, Members of Parliament, District Chief Executives and Assembly Members from four years to five years.
“There is also a proposal to extend the terms of office for the President, Members of Parliament, District Chief Executives and Assembly Members from four years to five years. Many African countries operate five-year terms, and there is a growing view that four years is often insufficient to fully implement development programmes before another election cycle begins,” he stated.
Government to Invest in 1,200MW Thermal Power Plant
President Mahama also announced government’s decision to invest in a major thermal power plant capable of generating 1,200 megawatts of electricity to strengthen Ghana’s energy sector.
“Looking ahead, government has decided to invest in a major thermal power plant capable of generating 1,200 megawatts of electricity. To put this into perspective, the Akosombo Dam generates approximately 1,020 megawatts. This new facility will therefore represent a major addition to Ghana’s energy generation capacity,” he said.
Bringing Governance Closer to the People
The Resetting Ghana Agenda Tour forms part of President Mahama’s campaign pledge to deepen citizen participation in governance and provide regular updates on government programmes and policies.
The nationwide tour allows the President to inspect ongoing projects, engage directly with communities, receive feedback from citizens and account for the work of his administration as part of efforts to build an inclusive and responsive government.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️)/ Presidential Affairs Correspondent | Ghana 🇬🇭
