The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticized the government over what it describes as a politically skewed and unbalanced allocation of road infrastructure projects in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget.

In a press statement signed by Osei Kennedy Nyarko, Ranking Member of the Roads and Transport Committee, the Minority alleged that the government’s so-called “Big Push Programme” disproportionately favors select regions while neglecting highly populated and economically critical areas such as Greater Accra and the Ashanti Region.

According to the Minority, the road project allocations outlined in the budget are “heavily skewed,” sidelining key urban centers that significantly contribute to the national economy.

A major concern raised is the exclusion of the Accra–Kumasi highway from the list of priority projects. The opposition described the road as Ghana’s most vital transport corridor, serving over a third of the population, and noted its deteriorating condition has become a source of frequent congestion and economic inefficiency.



The statement further lamented the government’s silence on the stalled dualization bypass projects at Osino, Nsawam, Anyinam, Enyeresi, and Konongo, all of which were designed to ease traffic on the same corridor. Other critical roads allegedly abandoned include the Atebubu–Kwame Danso Road and Kumasi’s Anwia Nkwanta stretch.



Additionally, the Minority criticized what it sees as the repackaging of old projects initiated under the previous administration. Roads such as the Wa–Han, Navrongo–Tumu, and Tema–Aflao highways were mentioned as examples being rebranded as new initiatives, a move the Minority says undermines transparency and attempts to erase past government efforts.



They also rejected claims by the current administration that the previous government misused funds earmarked for the Ofankor–Nsawam and Suame Interchange projects. The Minority maintained that the $750 million Afreximbank Facility, approved by Parliament, was transparently secured for national infrastructure development.

Labeling the government’s accusations as dishonest, the Minority said such narratives are intended to gain political mileage at the expense of genuine national progress.

They further described the 2025 project list as overly ambitious, questioning the absence of clear timelines, funding sources, and prioritization. This, they argue, casts doubt on the government’s commitment to actual implementation, branding the plan as more political propaganda than a practical roadmap for development.

The Caucus called on the government to:
1. Rebalance road allocations in line with population density and economic activity;
2. Prioritize ongoing strategic projects, particularly along the Accra–Kumasi–Tamale–Paga corridor;
3. Provide clear timelines, funding arrangements, and status updates on all listed projects;
4. End the politicization of road infrastructure and ensure continuity in national development efforts.

Read the full press statement below: