President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, July 16, 2026, began a two-day Resetting Ghana tour of the Volta Region, where he is expected to launch major infrastructure projects, inspect ongoing developments and engage residents on government policies.

The tour opens in Juapong, where the President will cut the sod for the construction of 18 of the 24-hour Economy Model Markets, with one market planned for each district in the region. The initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to boost local commerce, expand market infrastructure and support economic activity.

During the visit, President Mahama will also tour the Peki College of Education and the University of Health and Allied Sciences at Sokode. He is expected to inspect ongoing construction works on the Asikuma-Ho road being undertaken under the government’s Big Push Programme and inaugurate the new District Police Headquarters for the Akatsi North District.

Accompanied by Ministers of State, heads of public institutions and Members of Parliament, the President will also host an educational durbar on the government’s Free Primary Health Care programme to engage residents on the policy and its implementation.

On Friday, President Mahama will hold a town hall meeting at the Ho Technical University, where he is expected to interact directly with chiefs and residents of the Volta Region.

The meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for the government to receive feedback on key policy interventions and ongoing development projects in the region while discussing local priorities with community leaders and citizens.

The President is also scheduled to visit the Ho Sports Stadium to assess its current condition as part of the tour.