Joseph Oswald Ali, an Upper West–based journalist, has publicly challenged the government over what he perceives as slow progress or no progress on the Wa–Sawla road under the Big Push Road Projects.
He contrasted the steady pace of Big Push work in other regions with the apparent neglect of this key corridor, which many see as the lifeline of the Upper West region.
The self-appointed Upper West Big Push as he calls himself, argues that while Big Push roads are advancing in various parts of Ghana, the Wa–Sawla stretch—a vital link between Wenchi, Sawla and Wa—has seen little visible construction, despite earlier political promises and a sod‑cutting ceremony.
He has repeatedly described the road as a “greatest headache” for the region, pointing to delays in movement, trade, and daily life.
He is calling on the government to match its speeches and campaign rhetoric with concrete action, particularly in completing at least the most critical sections of the Wenchi–Sawla–Wa corridor.
His criticism echoes broader local frustration that the Upper West is being treated as a “second‑tier” region when it comes to prioritizing big‑ticket infrastructure.
Airport closure as a protest signal
In his remarks on Home Radio, The Last Man Standing suggested that if the situation does not improve, the people of the region might consider extreme measures, such as closing down Wa Airport, to signal that they are suffering and to compel faster attention to their road infrastructure.
This is a symbolic warning rather than a literal policy proposal, meant to underscore the level of frustration in a region that feels left behind despite being part of the national Big Push agenda.