Government secures about US$3bn for Accra-Kumasi Expressway
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government has secured about US$3 billion for the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, with the funds held in a dedicated project account at the Bank of Ghana. Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, he said the account contained US$2.2 billion and GH¢9 billion as of November 11. “As of yesterday, 11th November 2026, the project account at the Bank of Ghana held US$2.2 billion and GH¢9 billion, together equivalent to about US$3 billion. The money is in the safe custody of the Bank of Ghana,” he said. Dr Forson said the funds had been secured ahead of the commencement of construction, describing the development as the fulfilment of a government commitment.