President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday unveiled his administration’s long-anticipated Big Push infrastructure initiative, vowing that all 16 regions of Ghana will receive a fair share of investments aimed at overhauling the nation’s road network.

Launched at a ceremony in Afienya in the Greater Accra Region, the programme is the cornerstone of Mahama’s second-term development agenda, with road construction identified as a strategic lever for accelerating economic growth, easing regional travel, and improving logistics for agriculture and industry.

“The Big Push touches every corner of this country,” Mahama said during the launch event. “No region will be left behind.”

The multibillion-dollar initiative—initially announced in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections—will prioritize three tiers of road connectivity. First, the government will focus on upgrading inter-regional routes linking Ghana’s regional capitals, such as Accra to Ho and Accra to Cape Coast.

“Connectivity between capitals is essential for national cohesion and commerce,” Mahama said, noting that such routes are critical arteries for both public mobility and business logistics.

The second tier targets links between Ghana’s 261 district capitals. Mahama emphasized the importance of enabling easier movement between adjoining districts to facilitate access to services and improve administrative coordination.

Thirdly, the programme will channel resources into road construction in high-yield agricultural and industrial zones—areas the administration sees as central to the country’s broader economic ambitions. “We reviewed key food-producing areas and industrial belts across the country and ensured they were prioritized in the Big Push,” Mahama said.

Analysts view the Big Push as a litmus test for Mahama’s leadership in his current term, particularly as the government seeks to revive growth in the wake of recent macroeconomic headwinds and lingering infrastructure gaps.

While financing details of the Big Push programme remain under wraps, sources within the Ministry of Finance suggest the government is courting both international development partners and private sector investors to bankroll the ambitious effort, projected to exceed $10 billion over the next five years.

For Mahama, the Big Push is more than a campaign promise—it is a political bet that infrastructure can

Source:TheDotNews