Ghana Plans New City to Ease Pressure on Accra
Ghana is advancing plans for a major new city on the Accra Plains as the government seeks to reduce pressure on the country’s capital, Accra.
President John Dramani Mahama said the proposed Green Digital City would provide an alternative administrative and commercial hub, with some government ministries, departments and agencies eventually relocated from Accra. The planned development is expected to span parts of the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions.
The project is being driven by concerns over rapid urbanisation, traffic congestion, housing pressure and overstretched infrastructure in Accra. The government envisions a modern, green and digitally enabled city with industrial parks, financial services and tourism facilities, supported by transport links to Accra.
In July 2026, Mahama said he had received a procurement report to begin consultancy and feasibility studies, indicating that the project remains in its planning and assessment phase rather than full-scale construction.
The proposed development also fits into Ghana’s longer-term infrastructure strategy. The country’s infrastructure plan includes the development of a model modern smart city designed to serve as a growth centre for its surrounding area.
The scale of the proposal could make it one of Ghana’s most significant urban-development projects since independence. However, government has not announced a final construction cost or a date for completion, and Accra remains Ghana’s capital.
