Farmers to Be Compensated for Asutsuare‑Aveyime Road
On July 16, 2025, Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza visited the Asutsuare–Aveyime stretch of the Eastern Corridor programme and announced that farmers impacted by the roadwork will be compensated for lost crops. He emphasized, however, that only pre-approved structures qualify for payout. Project Overview The 63.1 km road includes a 39 km single carriage from Dufor–Adidome to Asikuma, and a 23.9 km two-lane segment from Asutsuare to Aveyime, with a major interchange at Asikuma Junction. Construction is expected to wrap up within two years. Farmer Compensation Details Affected crop owners will receive financial redress for losses. However, buildings erected after project approval—particularly those deliberately built within the right-of-way—will not be compensated. Agbodza cautioned that opportunistic construction in road paths is unacceptable and cannot be rewarded. Why This Is Important Protects livelihoods: Farming families won’t bear the financial burden of public works. Prevents abuse: Clear rules […]
