Ing. Abdulai Mahama, Senior Project Manager, has addressed the reasons behind the delay in the Ofankor-Nsawam road project, which began in September 2022. Originally scheduled for completion within 24 months, the project is currently around 60% finished.

In an interview on Adom TV’s 'The Big Agenda' with Abena Opokua Ahwenee, Mr. Mahama discussed the unforeseen challenges impacting the timeline.

He highlighted that the project faced delays due to the need to dismantle a shrine along the route.

“My sister, during construction, we encountered a shrine. We consulted the locals and were told the gods had travelled, which delayed us for three and a half months. We had to pay for two cattle and provide money before we were allowed to continue work,” Mr Mahama explained.

Local consultations revealed that the deities associated with the shrine were away, resulting in a three-and-a-half-month delay.

The project team had to compensate with two cattle and additional funds before resuming work.

Furthermore, issues with local land settlements and the repositioning of high-tension wires from ECG and GRIDCO have also contributed to the delay.

Mr. Mahama assured that despite these setbacks, the road's design is robust, with a 20-year lifespan planned, while the drainage systems are built to endure for 50 years.