Ghana to Build New City to Alleviate Accra Congestion

Ghana's Capital Congestion to Ease with New Administrative City: President Mahama Announces Ambitious Plan Accra, Ghana – In a significant development aimed at addressing the persistent problem of congestion in Ghana's capital city, President John Mahama has announced plans to construct a new administrative city outside the Greater Accra Region. This ambitious project seeks to decentralize government functions, improve service delivery, and stimulate economic growth in the surrounding regions. The proposed city will be strategically located on the Accra plains, stretching across parts of the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Volta regions. This expansive location will alleviate the strain on Accra's infrastructure and resources. President Mahama emphasized the importance of this project in a recent address, stating, "This new city will not only ease congestion but also create new opportunities for economic growth and development across the country." To ensure seamless connectivity, the government plans to construct a modern railway line and an expressway linking the new city to Accra. This will facilitate the movement of people and goods, fostering integration between the new administrative center and the existing capital. The project is expected to have a profound impact on the lives of Ghanaians, improving living conditions and creating new employment opportunities. The government is currently undertaking a feasibility study to determine the optimal location and design of the new city. Further details about the project timeline and budget will be released in the coming months. The announcement has been met with a mix of excitement and anticipation, with many Ghanaians expressing hope that this initiative will contribute to a more balanced and sustainable development pattern across the country.