Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed the idea of constructing an airport in Cape Coast, arguing that prioritizing road infrastructure would be a more effective investment for Ghana’s economy.
“If you invest in a very modern highway from Accra to Takoradi, you can do the journey in an hour and a half. That will transform the tourism dynamics in our country,” he stated.
Speaking in Parliament during discussions on the approval of a GHS 3.2 billion budget for the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Asenso-Boakye questioned the viability of an airport in Cape Coast, a project that was promised by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the lead-up to the 2020 elections.
The proposal has faced skepticism from analysts, who argue that it lacks economic justification.
Instead of spending resources on an airport, Asenso-Boakye emphasized the long-term benefits of concrete road construction, urging the government to consider it as a more sustainable option.
“If we take the decision as a country to build concrete roads, we will save money in the long term because they last up to 50 years instead of the current 15-year cycle for asphalt,” he noted.
