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President John Dramani Mahama has announced a massive GHC30.8 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget to fund the government’s flagship Big Push road construction initiative, signalling a renewed commitment to fast-track Ghana’s infrastructure transformation.
The amount, disclosed at the Wa Big Push Project sod-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, represents more than double this year’s allocation of GHC13.8 billion, underscoring the administration’s intent to expand and modernise the country’s road network.
According to the President, the increased funding—earmarked by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson—will drive the completion of stalled road projects and the commencement of new ones, especially along Ghana’s northern transport corridors that link major trading routes across West Africa.
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“This initiative is about building the foundation for a modern Ghana—one that connects our communities, boosts trade, and creates jobs,” President Mahama declared. “The Big Push is not just a slogan; it’s a national mission.”
He stressed that the government will insist on quality, accountability, and timely delivery, warning contractors that substandard work and cost inflation will no longer be tolerated.
“To our contractors and engineers, let me be clear: the day of poor construction, inflated claims, and abandoned projects is over. Ghana deserves better. You must deliver quality on schedule and within budget, and the Ghanaian taxpayer must see value in every kilometre of road we construct.”
— President John Dramani Mahama
The President also assured contractors that the issue of delayed payments—a recurring challenge in Ghana’s public works sector—has been addressed through the new financing framework.
“This year, the Finance Minister put 13.8 billion cedis into the Big Push road construction, and next year, he’s reserving 30.8 billion cedis,” Mahama noted. “So payment is not going to be the problem. Once your certificate is raised, inspected, and verified to meet specifications, payment will be made immediately.”
He urged local communities to support and safeguard the project by cooperating with engineers, preventing theft or vandalism of materials, and taking ownership of the infrastructure that will serve them.
“To achieve success in our communities, I urge you to support the work, protect the materials, and cooperate with the engineers,” he appealed.
The Big Push initiative, first launched under Mahama’s earlier administration, is designed to serve as a long-term infrastructure investment programme targeting roads, bridges, and transportation networks that underpin Ghana’s economic growth and regional integration.
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