Former President John Dramani Mahama has named Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, a former Odododiodio MP, as the head of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

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In this role, Vanderpuye will lead efforts to upgrade roads nationwide, a crucial aspect of Ghana’s development agenda.

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DRIP, introduced in July 2024 under ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo, aims to enhance road infrastructure in all 275 constituencies.

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The programme is designed to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) with the tools and equipment necessary for efficient road construction and maintenance.

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By decentralising infrastructure projects, DRIP seeks to give local authorities greater control over road development, ensuring projects are completed effectively and with accountability.

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Vanderpuye’s selection is notable due to his strong advocacy for transparency in public infrastructure projects.

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Beyond his legislative career, he has served in key ministerial roles, including Minister of Youth and Sports and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry in a past Mahama government.

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As National Coordinator, he will be responsible for overseeing DRIP’s rollout and collaborating with stakeholders to fulfill its mission.

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