Accra, Ghana – At 3:42 PM GMT today, July 24, 2025,
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the “Big Push Programme,” a bold 2025 mid-year fiscal policy initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s road infrastructure. The plan, detailed in a post on X, commits to 33 new road projects, including the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Ejumako road in the Central Region, a project that has drawn attention since 2023 when local activist Kobby Kyei_ highlighted its dilapidated state.
Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson’s 2025 Mid-Year Budget & Ghana’s “Big Push Programme” [WATCH REVIEW HERE]
DETAILS OF THE BIG PUSH PROGRAMME
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This US$10 billion initiative, rooted in the National Democratic Congress’s 2024 manifesto, seeks to boost economic growth, create jobs, and address decades of neglected infrastructure, with funding channeled through the revitalized Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund.
The announcement has sparked a mix of optimism and scrutiny across the country. The programme’s scope—covering rehabilitation, construction, and upgrades across regions—marks a significant increase from the 1.1% of GDP allocated to road maintenance in 2020, according to World Bank data, signaling a strategic pivot to address Ghana’s infrastructure deficit.
However, the plan has not escaped criticism, with some constituents voicing concerns over regional disparities.
Similarly, requests for attention to roads like Ayankuri and Dodowa-Somanya have flooded the Minister’s mentions, suggesting that political prioritization may influence project selection. These grievances highlight the challenge of balancing national coverage with local needs in a country where development levels vary widely, as noted in a 2023 Social Indicators Research study categorizing regions from “More Developed” to “Less Developed.”
Experts view the “Big Push Programme” as a critical test for the Mahama administration’s economic vision. Infrastructure investment is seen as a catalyst for job creation and economic resilience, aligning with global trends like the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has funded over 57,000 projects since 2021.
Yet, the success of Ghana’s plan hinges on execution, funding stability, and equitable distribution. With the programme just launched, citizens and analysts alike will be watching closely as construction begins, hoping it delivers on its promise to rebuild Ghana “from the ground up,” as one X user put it. The coming months will reveal whether this ambitious roadmap can bridge the gap between policy and progress.
As debates continue online, the Ministry of Finance has encouraged public input, with Minister Forson’s X post garnering over 200 replies within hours. The government has promised transparency in project timelines and funding, with initial works expected to start by late 2025. For now, the “Big Push Programme” stands as a beacon of hope for improved connectivity and development, though its true impact will depend on addressing the voices calling for inclusion from every corner of Ghana.
