The Upper West Regional Minister, Lawyer Charles Lwanga Puozuing has clarified that the Wa-Tumu-Navrongo Road is a Bitumen contract and not an Asphalt Project.

Addressing Muslim Congregation in March 2026 after The Fasting Period, congregation, the Upper West Regional Minister, Lawyer Charles Lwanga Puozuing, clarified that the Wa–Han–Tumu–Navrongo road project is being constructed as a bitumen road, not asphalt, urging the public to disregard misleading comparisons circulating on social media.

The Minister noted that much of the public confusion stems from people mistakenly comparing the Wa–Han–Tumu–Navrongo road to the Wenchi–Bole–Sawla–Wa stretch, which he explained is being constructed with asphalt and not bitumen.

“So when you see pictures on social media, do not compare. It is only fair to find out the nature of the contract,” he cautioned.

According to him, the project forms part of the government’s flagship Big Push Roads initiative, which has officially commenced in the Upper West Region and is progressing steadily. He described it as a significant step toward improving connectivity, easing transportation, and unlocking economic potential across communities.

“I am glad to announce that the Big Push Roads Project, for which His Excellency the President cut sod in the region last year, has officially commenced and is progressing steadily,” he stated.

Source: Upper West Media App