The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, has expressed optimism about the ongoing road rehabilitation under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP-2024), emphasising the significance of continuity in governance to sustain developmental projects.
During an inspection of road works in the metropolis, the Mayor disclosed that 11.5 kilometres of roads were undergoing grading and spot improvement as part of this year’s phase to make them motorable.
“Roads are vital. I remember when I was a child, there was access to roads everywhere, and this government has shown the type of roads we need. This initiative ensures the free flow of vehicles, making mobility easier for everyone,” she said.
Hon. Sackey praised the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, attributing the success of the program to the vision of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
She noted that the DRIP initiative, which cuts across districts nationwide, ensures that every district benefits from improved roads simultaneously.
Addressing concerns about project continuity, the Mayor stressed the importance of a seamless governance transition to sustain such initiatives.
“We need a continuation of governance. If this government is given the mandate again, these roads and other critical infrastructure projects will continue. This programme is not just a one-time effort but part of a continuous development agenda,” she affirmed.
She also acknowledged the challenges contractors face, such as delayed financing, but expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, assuring residents of the Assembly’s commitment to complete roads and properly maintained roads to prevent rapid deterioration.
Mayor Sackey used the opportunity to urge citizens to support the government’s efforts, stressing that infrastructure development was crucial to improving lives and fostering national growth.
Daniel Ekuful, the Regional DRIP Coordinator for the Greater Accra Region, outlined the scope of the DRIP Project, stating that it focuses on road improvements, including grading, spot improvements, and the construction or desilting of drains.
Kortei Quaye, the Chairman of the Okaikoi Sub-Metropolitan District Council, described the DRIP Project as a significant relief for the area and the Okaikwei South Constituency.
He stated that the project had enabled the reshaping and levelling of more roads in the constituency, leading to a positive shift in public perception about the roads and the efforts of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
Residents along the roads expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that it had transformed previously rough and unmotorable roads.
