Tumu Landlord Issues Two-Week Relocation Deadline to Clear Path for Ghana-Burkina Faso Road Project

The landlord and sectional heads of Tumu have issued a firm two-week ultimatum to owners of structures encroaching on designated road paths to relocate immediately. This directive is a critical step toward facilitating major road construction intended to enhance cross-border transportation and trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso. The local leadership’s move highlights a community-driven effort to ensure that infrastructure development proceeds without the delays often caused by land disputes or unauthorized settlements along the right-of-way.

Landlord Baba Tommy Kanton, who spearheaded the announcement, expressed gratitude to President John Mahama and the Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Isaah Mohammed Bataglia, for prioritizing the Tumu-Burkina Faso road within the government’s national infrastructure program. He emphasized that the development of Tumu should transcend political affiliations, urging residents to cooperate for the collective benefit of the region. The landlord’s stance underscores a growing local consensus that modernization and improved transit links are essential for the area's economic growth and regional connectivity.

Member of Parliament Isaah Mohammed Bataglia has confirmed that the road project is scheduled to commence shortly after the expiration of the two-week ultimatum. While the deadline is firm, some affected residents have voiced concerns regarding the logistical challenges of moving their structures and belongings. Alhaji YY, representing those impacted, has appealed for a brief three-day extension for individuals who are struggling to secure new locations. Despite these minor requests for leniency, the project is expected to move forward as the town prepares for its transformation into a vital trade gateway between Ghana and its northern neighbor.