Business News of Saturday, 4 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to transform the Kwahu township into a world-class conference and tourism destination, complete with a permanent convention centre and airstrip. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on March 4, 2026, the president revealed that government is partnering with real estate developers to construct a permanent convention centre at the site. We are working with Metalex and Trasacco to build a permanent convention, conference and exhibition center on this site," he said. President Mahama to engage business leaders over dinner at Kwahu Business ForumBeyond the convention centre, the president disclosed plans to overhaul the road network in the Kwahu area to ease the notorious congestion that plagues the Easter festival period, and to eventually construct an airstrip to accommodate both domestic and international flights. Mahama expressed confidence that the Kwahu Business Forum would continue to grow in scale and significance, adding that he expects successive governments to remain committed patrons of the annual business event regardless of political affiliation.

Source: GhanaWeb April 04, 2026 15:45 UTC