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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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