Project manager attributes delay of Ofankor-Nsawam road project to the “gods”

Senior Project Manager Ing. Abdulai Mahama has attributed the delay in completing the Ofankor-Nsawam road project to the gods.

The project, which began two years ago was expected to be completed within 24 months.

However, the project is about 60 per cent complete.

In an interview, the project manager explained that the challenges causing the delay are beyond their control.

According to him, they have to demolish a shrine to complete the work, but they have been told the gods have travelled.

Other factors causing the delay are settlers and landlords, and the need to reposition ECG and GRIDCO high-tension wires.

“My sister, during construction, we encountered a shrine. We consulted the locals and were told the gods had travelled, which delayed us for three and a half months. We had to pay for two cattle and provide money before we were allowed to continue work,” Mr. Mahama explained.

Regarding the project’s timeline, Mr. Mahama noted that the road has a 20-year design duration, whereas all drainage systems are designed to last 50 years.