The party questioned why work on the project remains stalled despite the government’s indication in the 2026 Budget Statement that the road is 95% complete.
Addressing a press conference at the Kulaa Bridge, the Upper East Regional Communications Director of the NPP, Dr Samuel Akonga, accused the government of failing to prioritise the completion of the project despite repeated assurances.
“We cannot understand why, despite the continued loyalty and support that the good people of this region have demonstrated towards the NDC, they continue to endure such prolonged delays on a project that is essential to their economic and social welfare,” he stated.
Dr Akonga outlined five demands, including an explanation of why the outstanding works have not been completed despite the government’s reported 95% completion rate.
The party also wants the government to provide a definite timeline for the resumption and completion of work on the Kulaa Bridge and other unfinished sections of the road.
Additionally, the NPP is demanding details of the project’s current financing arrangements, outstanding payments to contractors and measures being taken to ensure that funding challenges do not cause further delays.
The party further called for sustained construction activity rather than temporary mobilisation of contractors and repeated assurances without visible progress.
It also demanded immediate measures to reduce dust pollution and improve road safety around the Kulaa Bridge while construction remains incomplete.
Dr Akonga acknowledged that the road project was not completed under the previous NPP administration but maintained that responsibility for finishing the outstanding works now rested with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
“The people of the Upper East Region have waited far too long. We acknowledge the progress made under the previous NPP administration, and we recognise that the project remained unfinished when we left office. But the responsibility to complete the outstanding works now rests with the government in office,” he said.
He questioned why the government had been unable to complete the remaining works despite reporting substantial progress on the project.
“The 2026 Budget Statement reports that the road is 95% complete. Why has the government been unable to deliver the remaining works, particularly at the Kulaa Bridge, despite repeated assurances?” he asked.
Dr Akonga called on President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Roads and Highways, the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Highway Authority to provide answers on the project’s status and completion schedule.
“Almost 2 years into the current administration, the people deserve a clear explanation, a credible timetable and visible progress. They should not have to endure the dust, the inconvenience and the risks associated with this road while waiting indefinitely,” he added.
He also appealed to the Upper East Regional Minister, the region’s 15 Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, traditional authorities, religious leaders and the media to demand action on the project.
“We in the NPP remain committed to advocating for the development, safety and welfare of our people, and we shall continue to demand accountability through legitimate democratic means,” he stated.
A1 Radio | David Azure | Bolgatanga
