Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Dusey expressed surprise at the planned protest despite what he described as significant progress made by the Ministry of Roads and Highways and other stakeholders towards restoring the critical transport link.

He said Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Member of Parliament for Ho West, and Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, had worked together to ensure that steel components and other materials required for the bridge project had been delivered to the site.

Mr Dusey disclosed that personnel from the Bridge Maintenance Unit of the Ministry of Roads and Highways were already on site constructing a temporary wooden bridge to enable motorcycles and other light users to cross the stream while work on the permanent steel bridge commences.

He commended the chiefs and residents of Dzolokpuita for their patience, cooperation and support throughout the period the bridge remained impassable, describing their conduct as commendable.

The DCE acknowledged that residents of Akome had formally notified the Ghana Police Service at Anyirawase of their intention to demonstrate on Saturday, July 11, 2026 over the delay in reconstructing the bridge and to demand information on the project timeline, procurement process and value for money.

He, however, appealed to the demonstrators to exercise restraint and allow contractors to begin work, assuring them that government remained committed to completing the project as quickly as possible.

“I want to encourage the people to exhibit patience and give way for development. God has answered our prayers because the process to reconstruct the bridge has begun, and we should all support its successful completion,” Mr Dusey said.

He expressed confidence that the reconstruction of the bridge would restore movement between the affected communities, improve access to economic and social services and bring lasting relief to residents who had endured months of disruption.