The contractor handling works on the Kumasi-Konongo Bypass has raised concerns over activities linked to the Believers Worship Centre, led by Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah, saying the church’s operations are interfering with construction activities and contributing to difficulties along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The contractor has reportedly brought the matter to the attention of the sector minister, seeking government intervention over challenges associated with the church’s activities around the road project.
The complaint comes amid continuing concerns about traffic management and road safety around large religious gatherings along the busy Accra-Kumasi route.
Contractor Points to Drainage Challenges
According to the contractor, activities around the church’s project have complicated work on the Kumasi-Konongo section of the highway.
The company has also linked persistent drainage problems and difficulties completing part of the road infrastructure to activities taking place around the area.
Drainage remains an important component of the highway project because inadequate water flow can contribute to deterioration of road surfaces and create additional challenges for motorists, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
The contractor’s concerns have therefore prompted a request for the relevant authorities to intervene and help create conditions that will allow construction work to proceed without further obstruction.
Church Activities Raise Traffic Concerns
The issue follows previous incidents in which large gatherings at the Believers Worship Centre caused significant congestion along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
During the 31st Night celebrations at the church at the end of 2025, thousands of worshippers travelled to the venue, contributing to severe traffic congestion around sections of the highway.
Reports at the time indicated that motorists became stranded for several hours, with some travellers spending close to 24 hours in traffic around areas including Juaso and Asankare.
The large number of buses and private vehicles associated with the gathering placed considerable pressure on the highway, leading to calls for stronger traffic-management arrangements whenever major events are held near the route.
Pressure on Major Transport Route
The Accra-Kumasi Highway is one of Ghana’s major road corridors, connecting the country’s southern and middle belts and carrying substantial passenger and commercial traffic.
Any disruption along the route can therefore have consequences beyond the immediate community, particularly when traffic is unable to move freely.
Previous congestion linked to the church’s events has renewed discussions about how authorities should manage large gatherings located close to major highways.
Transport observers have pointed to the need for proper planning, including adequate parking arrangements, traffic-control measures and coordination with relevant agencies before major events are held.
Contractor Seeks Government Intervention
The contractor’s decision to report the matter to the minister indicates that the difficulties are now being presented as an issue requiring government-level attention.
The company is seeking an arrangement that would allow construction operations to continue while also ensuring that activities around the church do not interfere with the roadworks.
The concerns reportedly include the effect of activities around the project area on drainage and other elements of the ongoing highway construction.
The situation also highlights the challenge of balancing large-scale religious activities with infrastructure development and the movement of people and goods along major roads.
Previous Traffic Disruption
The church has previously attracted attention over congestion associated with its major services.
A New Year watchnight event organised by the Believers Worship Centre resulted in heavy traffic on sections of the Accra-Kumasi Highway, with vehicles reportedly backed up around the Juaso and Asankare areas.
Some reports attributed the congestion to the simultaneous movement of large numbers of worshippers leaving the event, while limited road capacity and parking arrangements added to the difficulties experienced by motorists.
The incident generated calls for better coordination between organisers of large gatherings and agencies responsible for road management.
Balancing Development and Public Access
The latest complaint places renewed attention on the relationship between major construction projects and activities taking place around them.
For the highway contractor, uninterrupted access to the construction area is important for completing the project and addressing infrastructure problems such as drainage.
For road users, the priority remains keeping traffic moving safely along one of Ghana’s busiest transportation corridors.
The matter will now require coordination between the contractor, government authorities, road agencies and representatives of the church to determine how the competing concerns can be addressed.
Any solution is likely to require measures that allow construction work to continue while ensuring that large religious gatherings do not create avoidable disruption for motorists and other road users.
For now, the contractor’s complaint has placed the activities around the church and their reported impact on the highway project firmly before the authorities.
