The Minority in Parliament has raised strong objections to what it describes as a highly skewed allocation of road projects under the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, accusing the Mahama administration of sidelining key economic regions.
Speaking for the caucus, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee, said the proposed “Big Push Programme” largely overlooks Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions, which together account for over one-third of Ghana’s population and are central to the national economy.
“It is unacceptable that the most economically vital regions are missing from this infrastructure plan,” he said. “This is a matter of national equity, not partisan politics.”
The Minority noted the complete omission of critical road infrastructure like the Accra–Kumasi corridor, which sees the highest traffic volumes in Ghana. Damaged portions along the route, particularly in Osino, Nsawam, Enyeresi, and Konongo, continue to disrupt daily travel and trade, yet are not addressed in the latest review.
Also left out are key projects such as the Atebubu–Kwame Danso Road and continued works at Anwia Nkwanta in Kumasi—projects that had previously shown progress but have now been excluded without explanation.
“The government’s silence on these corridors suggests a lack of commitment to completing vital national infrastructure,” Nyarko added.
The Minority is urging the government to realign its road infrastructure priorities to reflect national demand rather than political calculations.
“Infrastructure decisions must be data-driven and needs-based, not crafted for media appeal or regional favoritism,” Nyarko stressed. “Ghanaians expect fairness, transparency, and long-term thinking—not a flashy project list that ignores pressing realities.”
