Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says full funding for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway will be secured by the end of this year, marking what he described as a historic milestone in Ghana’s infrastructure development.

His comment follows a post by the Ghana Armed Forces announcing on X that 170 kilometres of the 176‑kilometre route earmarked for the expressway have been cleared, leaving just six kilometres to complete.

“The finish line is in sight. Out of 176 kilometres of challenging terrain, just 6 km remain!” the post read.

Dr Ato Forson, in his Facebook post, commended the soldiers for their efforts in clearing the corridor and stressed that the financing arrangement would be completed without borrowing.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

“Hearty congratulations to our indefatigable army on a stellar job. By the end of this year, the full funding for the transformational Accra-Kumasi Expressway will be ready. This could be the first time funds for a project of this scale have been fully secured before construction begins. For the avoidance of doubt, not a single pesewa will be borrowed for this project,” he wrote.

The Accra–Kumasi Expressway is expected to be one of Ghana’s most transformative infrastructure projects, designed to help ease travel between the country’s two largest cities.source : Peacefmonline.com/Ghana