President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major national infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing road networks and improving sanitation across Ghana. Beginning in 2026, the government will construct 10 kilometers of roads, drains, and pavements annually in 166 constituencies as part of a phased development programme.
The President made the announcement during the relaunch of National Sanitation Day at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Accra. He explained that the road project will be closely linked to sanitation performance at the district level.
“From next year, we’ll select the best-performing districts to begin with,” President Mahama said. “The programme covers 10 kilometers of roads and drains per constituency, starting with 166 constituencies annually. This will help improve the overall aesthetics and living conditions in our communities.”
He noted that selection will be based not only on constituency count—since some districts have one or two constituencies—but also on how actively they participate in sanitation efforts.
“What’s the point of rehabilitating roads and building drains, only to see them clogged with garbage?” the President asked. “This initiative is designed to incentivize clean, well-maintained communities.”
The road project will be implemented in phases, ensuring that all 275 constituencies benefit over time.
President Mahama also tied the initiative to his broader 24-hour economy agenda, revealing that key sanitation services such as refuse collection and cesspit emptying will be scheduled at night. The goal, he said, is to reduce daytime traffic congestion and minimize disruption to daily activities.
The combined focus on infrastructure and sanitation, he emphasized, will drive both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
