The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government for what it describes as political dishonesty, accusing it of repackaging existing road projects under the newly announced “Big Push Programme” in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review.
According to the group, several of the road projects listed by the government were initiated, planned, or designed under previous administrations.
Notable among the projects cited are the Wa–Han Road, Navrongo–Tumu Road, Sunyani Outer Ring Road, and the Tema–Aflao Road.
“These projects are not new,” said Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee, Kennedy Osei Nyarko. “They were either planned, tendered, or commenced under the previous government. What we are witnessing is political erasure disguised as innovation.”
The Minority warned that such rebranding without due credit undermines public trust and paints a false picture of progress.
“Repackaging old ideas without acknowledging your predecessors is not only dishonest but also unproductive,” Mr Nyarko added. “It would serve the nation better if the government embraced continuity rather than indulging in revisionism.”
Beyond the claims of rebranding, the Minority also questioned the feasibility of the proposed infrastructure agenda, citing Ghana’s ongoing fiscal challenges.
“Where is the funding? What are the timelines? The document is silent,” Mr Nyarko pointed out, casting doubt on the budget’s deliverability.
The caucus has therefore called on the government to revise its project list to reflect prior investments, prioritise strategic ongoing works, and provide clear implementation frameworks.
“This is not the time for optics,” he stressed. “We need accountability, not illusions.”
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