The Minister for Road and Highways, Kwame Agbodza has informed the Overlord of Dagbon that President Mahama is “ considering an ambitious project called ‘the Tamale Outer Ring Road.’

This project is aimed at boosting economic activities and improving vehicular movement in and around Tamale. 

Speaking at the Gbewa Palace during a courtesy call on the Yaa Naa, Mr. Agbodza said the project aligns with the President’s vision to build better and lasting road infrastructure for Ghanaians.

The Minister indicated that he and his team of engineers are undertaking inspection tour to gather firsthand information on selected key projects to inform strategic decisions on improving the country’s road network. 

The Minister later inspected progress of on the Daka Bridge at Yendi, the Tamale-Yendi-Tatale road, and the construction of a 60m span Bailey Bridge at Wapuli on the Saboba road. 

The Yaa Naa lauded the government’s “Big Push” Initiative, describing it as a catalyst for transforming the country.

 He encouraged the Minister to foster strong collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of quality road infrastructure nationwide.

During his call on the Yaa Naa, Mr. Agbodza made a personal donation of 500 bags of cement towards the construction of the new Gbewa Palace.

The Minister for Roads and Highways,  Kwame Agbodza, has assured the Chief and people of Sissala that government is committed to completing the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor under the ‘Big Push’ Initiative.

“It’s not just a promise; it’s a social contract. President Mahama will ensure the completion of this road corridor before the end of his tenure,” the minister stated.

“Despite all other road projects, President Mahama has selected some key projects which he has classified as the’Mahama Infrastructure Plan’ and this corridor is part of it. This represents his firm social contract with the people of Sissala,” he reiterated.

Mr. Agbodza provided this assurance earlier today while leading a team of engineers to inspect the corridor as part of his working tour of the northern sector of the country.

According to him, “We are conducting a confirmation inspection tour of all these roads before we commence work on them by June.”

Mr.Agbodza encouraged contractors already working on the corridor to expedite their efforts to ensure the road is completed within two years.

“Those contractors who are still on site, keep pushing. You will be the first to be considered for more jobs. We acknowledge that we owe you, and it’s not easy. But keep the faith and continue working as much as you can. We will settle those debts and provide you with more jobs,” he emphasized.

The Minister for the Interior on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument reviewed the Curfew hours imposed on Binduri Township and its environs in the Upper East Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am with immediate effect.

For this reason, Government has urged Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.

Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Binduri Township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons, men wearing smocks, and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.

Additionally, the movement of motorbikes, tricycles, ‘aboboyaa’, and the like are banned for both men and women. 

“Any person found riding motorbikes, tricycles,and ‘aboboyaa’ will be arrested and prosecuted,” a statement by the ministry concluded.