President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that he will complete key infrastructure projects under the Synohydro Programme despite challenges posed by Ghana’s Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The President gave the assurance in an address during his “Thank You Tour” in the Western Region on February 5, 2025.He pledged to advance critical infrastructure development.
According to the president, ongoing negotiations with official and commercial creditors would pave the way for the continuation of major projects.
These projects include the Takoradi Interchange, the Agona Dualisation Project, and key road developments in the Nzema enclave.
He also assured the residents of his commitment to expanding railway connections along the western corridor.
The move, he said, will enhance the transportation of bauxite and manganese to the Takoradi port, boosting the region’s industrial capacity.
“Ghana has been involved in a Debt Exchange Programme, and the DDEP has affected the projects that were packaged under the Synohydro Programme. We currently have finished negotiations with the official creditors and are soon to start negotiations with commercial creditors.
“I believe that this will pave the way for us to continue the Takoradi Interchange Project. We will also look at the Agona-dualisation project. And also, the Nzema enclave roads.
“We will also look at the railways to expand the connections from the Railways along the western corridors in order that we can haug bauxite and manganese to Takoradi ports.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
