The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFAG) has called on farmers affected by the ongoing Accra-Kumasi Expressway expansion project to remain calm despite not receiving compensation for their destroyed farmlands and crops.
The Association says it has received reports from its members that many farmers whose farmlands were destroyed to make way for the expansion have not been compensated.
According to the Association, farming is the only source of livelihood for the affected farmers, and destroying their farms without prompt compensation is pushing them and their families into severe hardship and hunger.
In a press statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, and signed by its President, Farmer General Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu, CFAG says it is aware of the situation and deeply concerned.
“We have received reports from our members that many farmers whose farmlands and crops have been destroyed to make way for the expansion have not been compensated yet,” the statement said.
The Association is assuring affected farmers that its leadership is actively engaging the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ghana Highway Authority and all relevant authorities to ensure the issue is resolved.
“We are calling on all farmers who have been affected by the Accra-Kumasi road expansion to exercise patience. We understand your pain and frustration, but please remain calm and do not take the law into your own hands,” it stated.
“We are assuring our farmers that the leadership of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, led by Farmer General Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu, is actively engaging the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Ghana Highway Authority, and all relevant authorities to ensure that this issue is resolved and that all affected farmers are fully and fairly compensated without further delay,” it added.
According to CFAG, no development can be successful if it impoverishes the very farmers who feed the nation. It says it will provide updates on its engagements in the coming days.
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