On the morning of March 11, 2026, in Accra, His Royal Majesty Ohempon Dr. Yeboah Asiamah, Paramount Chief of the Atebubu Traditional Area and President of the Atebubu Traditional Council, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza to seek audience and action on long-standing road infrastructure challenges affecting farmers, traders, and travelers in Atebubu and surrounding communities.
In his remarks, Ohempon commended the Minister and the government for their ongoing efforts to transform road infrastructure across the country. “Honorable Minister, road infrastructure remains the backbone of homegrown economic transformation. Your Ministry continues to play a vital role in connecting communities and supporting national productivity,” he stated. He furthernoted that much remains to be done to improve the quality and safety of road transport in support of socioeconomic development.
Atebubu as an Agricultural and Economic Corridor
According to the Paramount Chief, Atebubu occupies a strategic position within the Bono East Region, serving as a hub for both the production and transportation of agricultural produce of significance to national food security and livelihoods improvement. The municipality, he noted,is home to thousands of farmers who produce important food and cash crops and depend heavily on road transport for their produce. He, therefore, appealed to the government to prioritize road development within the enclave, stating that “Atebubu is ready to work closely with your Ministry to ensure that these roads receive due attention”.
Key Road Networks Requiring Attention
Ohempon highlighted the Atebubu–Kwame Danso–Kajaji corridor and the Ejura–Atebubu–Yeji highway for particular attention, as these link several communities within and beyond the Bono East Region for agriculture, general trade and human travel, and yet remain in deplorable condition, costing lives, livelihoods, and national economic progress. According to the Paramount Chief, beyond economics, the deteriorated state of the roads compromises personal safety, increases travel time, and discourages cultural tourism.
Ohempon also raised concerns about the condition of Atebubu town roads, which are largelyunmotorable, especially during the rainy season. Improving these roads, he noted, would enhance mobility within the municipality and support economic activities in the rapidly growing township.
Government Response
On his part, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed appreciation to Ohempon for the courtesy visit and for his proactive engagement on development issues affecting the Atebubu Traditional Area. The Minister noted that President John Dramani Mahama has shown keen interest in the road infrastructure situation in the Atebubu corridor, particularly following an earlier meeting between the President and Ohempon in November 2025.
The Minister added that the President has since been requesting regular updates on the Atebubu road network and remains committed to ensuring that the roads are improved. He further assured the Paramount Chief that contracts have already been awarded for five kilometres of Atebubu town roads, while the contractor handling the Atebubu–Kwame Danso–Kajaji road has been resourced to accelerate work to ease transportation challenges for residents.
The Minister also acknowledged the persistent advocacy of Members of Parliament within the Far East corridor, particularly Hon. Sanja Nanja, Member of Parliament for Atebubu-Amantin, who has consistently raised concerns about road conditions affecting the area. Directors from the Ghana Highways Authority, Urban Roads Department, and Feeder Roads Department present at the meeting also assured the delegation that preparations were far advanced, including efforts to secure financing from development partners such as the World Bank, to address road infrastructure deficits within the Atebubu corridor. “The delay does not mean denial. Road development within the Atebubu corridor will begin to see visible progress by mid-2026”, he assured.
A Step Toward Development
The meeting forms part of Ohempon’s broader efforts to engage national institutions and government leadership in addressing critical infrastructure challenges affecting the Atebubu Traditional Area and the wider Bono East Region. Ohempon thanked the Minister and his team for the warm reception and reaffirmed the commitment of his Paramountcy to work closely with government for road infrastructure development.
Delegation
Ohempon was accompanied by a delegation of chiefs and aides comprising Nana Kwabena Kyere III (Adontenhene), Nana Owusu Aduomi (Anantahene), Nana Boakye Yiadom (Okyeame), Nana Akua Fosuaa Sikafutro (Nsumankwaahemaa), Frank Adu Sarkodie (Special Royal Aide), Samuel Tuah (Special Royal Aide), Gideon Agyekumhene (Special Royal Aide), and Augustine Joseph Kumah (Special Royal Aide). With Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza weresenior officials of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, including Hon. Alhassan Suhuyini, Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways; Mr. Samuel Akwaku, Chief Director of the Ministry; Malam Issah, Chief Executive of the Ghana Highways Authority; and directors from the Departments of Urban Roads and Feeder Roads.
