Anwiafutu junction: The Coalition of Landowners affected by the Lot One section of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Project has called on the Government of Ghana and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to immediately pay compensation to more than 7,000 affected farmers, landowners, and property developers.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Paul Kodwo Kwaw, Secretary to the Coalition, addressed a news conference at Anwiafutu Junction in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. He appealed to the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) and the Ministry of Roads and Highways to resume the verification, valuation, and compensation processes for those affected by the project along the Elubo-Agona Nkwanta stretch.
Mr. Kwaw explained that the valuation of affected properties had been conducted nearly three years ago, after which the land and property owners were engaged by project officials. Following this exercise, farmers and developers ceased activities in anticipation of compensation payments. He noted that despite the actions taken, compensation had not been paid even two years after the initial verification.
He further mentioned that in June 2025, project officials held community engagement meetings in several locations, including Apemanim, Abura, Ndetiem, Kamgbunli, Kikam, Samenye, and Anwiafutu Junction, where affected persons were informed of a final verification exercise that has yet to occur. The Coalition subsequently petitioned various authorities, including the Ghana Highway Authority offices in Takoradi and Accra, the Minister of Roads and Highways, and other regional and parliamentary officials, without receiving any response.
Mr. Kwaw highlighted the severe hardships faced by the affected individuals, who have been without livelihoods for nearly three years without any alternative support. He urged the Government to expedite the compensation process to relieve the affected farmers, landowners, and developers.
He warned that the Coalition would take further action if no progress was made by the stated deadline, indicating that they might resort to picketing at the Ministry of Roads and Highways if compensation is not received by July 2026.