Mr Freeman Tsekpo, the Ashaiman Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has conducted a site inspection of ongoing development projects across the municipality, signaling a robust push for infrastructure improvement in 2026.
Speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during the tour, Mr Tsekpo revealed that the assembly utilised the 2025 Assembly Common Fund to award several critical contracts intended to improve water access and sanitation.
These projects included the construction of 10 boreholes, some of which are located at the Presbyterian School, Nurumustafia Islamic School, and Ashaiman Number 4 JHS at Community 22.
“Five boreholes have been completed, with three already flowing and two awaiting the installation of Poly Tanks. Notably, all these water systems are designed to be powered by solar panels,” he said.
The MCE also highlighted a multi-tiered approach to improving the municipality’s road network, supported by the Ministry of Roads.
He said the projects were categorised into three main areas, which include a new road with drains, groundwork, and final sealing.
Others are the repairs of existing networks, such as the Afariwa Junction, and resealing of worn-out roads in high-traffic areas like the night market and Roman Down.
Mr Tsekpo specifically addressed the delay at the Newtown Junction, explaining that the project required the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to relocate a transformer and associated cables before pavement work can proceed.
He also announced the upcoming “Big Push” project, a major corridor upgrade starting from the Ashaiman traffic light market through School Junction to Zenu.
To ensure transparency and contractor accountability, Mr Tsekpo explicitly outlined the expected delivery dates for each project type.
He said President John Dramani Mahama had given a six-month completion period for the boreholes, a one-year timeline (including the 5 km Common Fund and 1.6 km IGF projects) for drainage works and a two-year duration for the completion of full road works.
Even though he stated that the assembly was encouraged with the current progress of work, he issued a stern warning to one of the contractors who had yet to move to site, noting that the assembly would review the terms of their contract.
The MCE credited the progress of work to a collaborative effort between the central government and local leadership, expressing gratitude to the president, the ministers for local government and roads, and the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman for their continued lobbying and support in securing these significant levels of work for the municipality.
Beyond infrastructure, the MCE also noted that educational facilities were being upgraded, highlighting a 12-unit classroom block currently at the foundation stage.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/George-Ramsey Benamba
03 March 2026
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