The Minority in Parliament has taken aim at the government, accusing it of political insincerity for allegedly rebranding existing road projects under the newly unveiled “Big Push Programme” featured in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review.
The group contends that many of the road initiatives highlighted by the government were originally conceived, planned, or initiated under previous administrations.
Among the notable projects mentioned 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 of 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 cautioned that such rebranding, without proper acknowledgment, erodes public confidence and creates a misleading narrative of development.
“Repackaging old ideas without acknowledging your predecessors is not only dishonest but also unproductive,” Mr. Nyarko emphasized. “It would serve the nation better if the government embraced continuity rather than indulging in revisionism.”
In addition to concerns about rebranding, the Minority raised doubts about the practicality of the proposed infrastructure plan, citing Ghana’s persistent economic constraints.
“Where is the funding? What are the timelines? The document is silent,” Mr. Nyarko remarked, expressing skepticism about the budget’s viability.
The caucus has therefore urged the government to revise its project catalogue to accurately reflect prior investments, focus on critical ongoing developments, and present a transparent implementation strategy.
“This is not the time for optics,” he stressed. “We need accountability, not illusions.”
PRESS STATEMENT: Minority Caucus PRESS STATEMENT-HOKN
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