Former Member of Parliament for Sissala East and Deputy Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Amidu Chinnia Issahaku, has lauded the government’s renewed pledge to continue construction works on the Wa–Tumu road, describing it as a critical lifeline for the economic, social, and security well-being of the Upper West Region.

In a Facebook post, the former MP stressed that the importance of the road cannot be underestimated, especially considering its vital role in linking the Sissala area—one of Ghana’s major food baskets—to the rest of the country.

“The volume of food products transported from this area to the south, including maize and soybeans, is enormous,” he noted, adding that the road also supports cross-border trade with Burkina Faso through the Tumu transit border, benefiting families as far as the Ashanti, Bono, and Ahafo regions.

Hon. Chinnia pointed out that before the creation of new regions by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Upper West Region remained the only region not connected to another regional capital via a tarred road—specifically the Wa–Tumu route to the Upper East.

He acknowledged that the previous government, under President Akufo-Addo, constructed significant portions of the road and that work was ongoing before the administration exited office.

Commenting on recent declarations by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Roads regarding the continuation of the project, the former lawmaker said the announcements are “commendable” and reflect strong political will.

“Listening to both the finance minister and road minister tells me the government’s commitment to doing these roads is high,” he said. “As a people, we can only pray that these oral commitments translate into real commitment.”

He emphasised that completing the road will enhance the area’s economic activities, improve social integration, and strengthen security.

The Wa–Tumu road has long been a point of advocacy among residents, traders, and local leaders who see it as a transformative infrastructure project for northern Ghana.

Source: Sissala Radio