The Minority in Parliament has strongly refuted claims by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, describing his recent comments as “false and misleading.” The Minister had alleged that the previous administration secured loans for key road projects such as the Ofankor–Nsawam road and the Suame Interchange but diverted the funds for other purposes.
In response, the Minority clarified that the $750 million AfreximbBank facility acquired in 2022 was transparently approved by Parliament and specifically allocated to vital national infrastructure projects.
In a statement issued by MP Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the caucus emphasized that the facility was intended to finance projects like the Flowerpot Interchange, Borteyman dualisation, and key Accra–Kumasi corridor bypasses. He noted that it was a programme-based loan, with phased disbursements tied to project progress and matched by counterpart funding from the government.
“To now claim the funds were diverted is not only misleading, but a clear attempt to distort the truth for political advantage,” said Mr. Nyarko. “Let’s stick to the facts and be honest with Ghanaians.”
The Minority maintains that delays in road project execution are not the result of misused funds, but rather due to the current government’s failure to meet payment obligations—leading to stalled works, a loss of contractor confidence, and increased financial claims.
Calling for an end to partisan finger-pointing, the group urged the government to prioritize project completion.
“Instead of politicising what was done in the past, they should focus on delivering the infrastructure Ghanaians were promised,” Mr. Nyarko added. “The facts are clear, and so is the responsibility.”
