Akufo-Addo has directed us to complete all stalled projects in Ashanti Region — Dr Amin Adam 

The Minister of Finance Designate, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has conveyed President Akufo-Addo's directive to expedite the completion of all stalled projects in the Ashanti Region, highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure and economic development in the region.

During his working visit to the Ashanti Region, Dr. Amin Adam assured the citizens of the government's dedication to addressing the challenges that had caused delays in crucial projects.

As part of his itinerary, the minister-designate paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, and visited the office of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei Mensah.

Dr. Adam emphasized the pivotal role played by the Ashanti Region in Ghana's economic landscape, acknowledging the essence of completing projects such as the Kumasi International Airport, the Kejetia Redevelopment Market, and the Mother and Baby Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

The Finance Minister Designate acknowledged the challenges that had hindered the progress of these projects but assured swift action.

Dr. Amin Adam stated, “His Excellency the President is determined to make sure that these projects are completed for the benefit of our people.

“He has directed that we pay attention to these projects to bring some urgency and speed to bear on these projects so we can get them completed for people to begin to benefit from these projects.”

During discussions, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, appealed to the Finance Minister to prioritize the completion of the Ahenema-Kokoben and Anhwiankwanta road project, which had faced delays due to changes in drawings and subsequent cost over-runs.

“The other one that will request of you which I was discussing with your predecessor, we have a road construction from a place called Ahenema-Kokoben to Anhwiankwanta on the Obuasi road... which was awarded to Kofi Job initially, and later they have to change the drawings.

“And after the change of drawings you definitely know the estimate ballooned, and according to the road minister, the road minister said he needed financial clearance from the Minister of Finance, so I’ll plead you work on that one for us,” he appealed.

The Finance Minister Designate expressed his commitment to addressing these concerns, stating that he would visit the various projects in the region to gather firsthand information about their current status and challenges.