President John Dramani Mahama commenced his two-day working tour to the Ahafo Region on Friday, October 9, 2026. He inspected the progress of work on several physical infrastructure projects being executed by the government in the region. The President was accompanied by Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, and government officials. He arrived at Ahyiaem in the Tano North Municipality around 11:30 hours.
The President began his tour by inspecting the level of work on the Community-based Planning Service compound project in the Ahyiaem township. This project aims to improve healthcare delivery in the region. According to a programme outline issued by the Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council, President Mahama would also inspect other projects, including a meat factory at Bechem in the Tano South Municipality.
During his tour, President Mahama inspected a steel bridge being constructed on the Tano River on the Ntotroso-Acherensua highway in the Asutifi North district. He also inspected ongoing works on the Tepa-Goaso Road and performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a major bridge in Asutifi South district. These projects are expected to improve transportation and economic development in the region.
On the first day of his tour, President Mahama inspected works on a Vegetable Development Project at Kukuom-Dantano in the Asunafo South District. The project aims to boost vegetable production and provide employment opportunities for local farmers. The President was accompanied by government officials and stakeholders.
On the second day of his tour, President Mahama inspected two 430-capacity male and female hostel blocks for the Nursing and Midwifery Training College at Goaso, the Ahafo Regional capital. He also commissioned a newly constructed Bureau of National Investigation office at Goaso. These projects aim to improve education and security in the region.
President Mahama ended his tour with a public engagement at the Victory Centre Assemblies of God Church at Goaso. The engagement provided an opportunity for the President to interact with the local community, listen to their concerns, and share his vision for the region's development.
The President's tour was covered by the Ghana News Agency, which reported that the tour was part of his efforts to monitor the implementation of government projects across the country. The tour also provided an opportunity for the President to engage with local stakeholders and address their concerns.
Key points
- President Mahama inspected several infrastructure projects in the Ahafo Region.
- The tour aimed to improve healthcare, education, and economic development in the region.
- The President engaged with local stakeholders and addressed their concerns during the tour.
