Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, says the region is poised for a significant phase of accelerated development in 2026, as the government shifts its focus from stabilisation to the full-scale implementation of key infrastructure and social projects.

In what he described as a “State of the Region” update shared on his Facebook page on January 10, 2026, Dr Amoakohene announced that the first quarter of the year will mark a decisive transition into rapid project execution across the region.

“Having laid a solid foundation in the previous year, our focus now shifts firmly to implementation, expansion, and visible progress across the region,” he stated.

According to the Minister, four main priorities will guide the first quarter: initiating new projects, awarding additional contracts, commencing construction on newly awarded projects, and completing legacy projects already underway.

He revealed that the government is preparing to roll out dozens of new initiatives, including the commencement of 77 GETFund projects and more than 300 District Assemblies Common Fund projects. These, he said, will be strategically distributed to address critical needs in education, healthcare, and local infrastructure.

Dr Amoakohene also highlighted the government’s commitment to the Big Push Road Infrastructure Programme in the Ashanti Region.

Among the major road projects expected to begin are the Outer Kumasi Ring Road, Ahodwo–Santasi dualisation, the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, the Agogo–Maame Krobo Road—spanning about 124 kilometres—and several priority town roads in urban and peri-urban areas.

“These projects are designed to improve mobility, reduce travel time, enhance safety, and unlock economic activity across the Ashanti Region and beyond,” he explained.

Reflecting on developments in 2025, Dr Amoakohene said the first year of the John Mahama-led administration was largely dedicated to addressing inherited challenges, including reviving stalled projects and securing sustainable funding for their completion under the 2026 Budget.

He mentioned that major projects slated for continuation and revamping include the VAMED and Agenda 111 hospitals, the Suame Interchange, Sewua and Afari hospitals, the KNUST Medical Centre, Krofrom Market, Kejetia Market Phase Two, Phase Four of the Prempeh I International Airport, and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Maternity Block.

The Minister further assured residents that emergency interventions will be rolled out to restore connectivity and protect lives, particularly in flood-prone and structurally weak areas.

These include works on the Kaase Bridge, Kotokuom Bridge, Jacobu Bridge, and the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi.

Dr Amoakohene concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to turning policy promises into visible development outcomes.

“Our commitment remains clear: to translate plans into action, budgets into projects, and projects into tangible improvements in the lives of our people,” he said.