Juaben Traditional Area gives full support for Big Push

The Juaben Traditional Area has given its support for the government's Big Push agenda, giving the green light for the Juaben area to be included in the construction of the proposed Kumasi Outer Ring Road.

Under the direction of the Paramount Chief, Nana Otuo Siriboe II, the traditional authorities of Juaben have performed sacred rites to clear the way for construction works, particularly along the stretch that passes through Juaben.

The Juabenhene, who is also the immediate past Chairman of the Council of State, instructed that the sacred ceremony be held to signify the area’s support for the project, which would also enormously benefit the community in particular and the Ashanti Region in general.

During a sacred ceremony, libation was poured and a sheep was slaughtered to honour the deities believed to inhabit the rivers and the land.

These customary rites were undertaken to seek spiritual approval and protection for the project, in line with the area's long-standing traditions.

The event brought together chiefs and courtiers of the Juaben Traditional Area, including Nana Obugya Asante III, the Asuminamhene of Juaben, as well as contractors working on the project and officials from the Urban Roads Department.

Significance

Given that Juaben is steeped in tradition and culture, the ritual goes beyond symbolism.

By pacifying the land and its spiritual custodians, the rites formally allow contractors to carry out construction activities without restrictions, including work on traditionally sacred days and at night. 

This effectively removes a critical constraint that could have delayed progress on this key segment of the project.

Big Push project

The Kumasi Outer Ring Road is a strategic component of the Big Push infrastructure agenda, expected to ease congestion within the Kumasi Metropolis and improve connectivity across key economic corridors.

The Juaben stretch is particularly critical, linking fast-growing peri-urban communities and supporting regional mobility.

With the spiritual and traditional hurdle now cleared, construction along the Juaben section is expected to proceed without interruption, reinforcing the government’s commitment to delivering transformative infrastructure on schedule.