The government has set aside GH¢29.8 billion in the 2027 fiscal year to accelerate road construction and expand transportation infrastructure nationwide under its flagship Big Push programme.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, noting that the substantial injection is designed to speed up ongoing road projects and connect underserved communities to vital transport networks.
For years, bad roads have quietly drained the pockets of ordinary Ghanaians and slowed down economic activity. Addressing the House, Dr Forson pointed out that workers lose productive hours in traffic on dilapidated stretches, while farmers struggle to cart their harvests to market centres.
Commercial drivers and transport operators have also borne the brunt of the poor road network, dealing with frequent vehicle breakdowns and rising maintenance bills—costs that are inevitably passed on to passengers through higher lorry fares.
“Poor roads took from the farmer’s earnings, the trader’s profit and the worker’s wages,” he told Parliament.
According to the Minister, the Big Push initiative is the administration’s direct response to years of infrastructure deficit, aimed at easing the burden on commuters, traders, and transport owners alike.
“Through the Big Push, we are bringing relief to communities that have waited too long. We are building roads and connecting vital transportation corridors,” he stated.
Beyond fixing immediate transport bottlenecks, Dr Forson explained that the GH¢29.8 billion allocation reflects a deliberate policy shift to channel public funds into capital projects that directly stimulate growth, create jobs, and raise living standards.
“The Big Push and the New Economy programmes give our shift towards productive expenditure practical effect,” he said.
He added that the ultimate goal of the investment is to ensure that improved road networks translate into stronger economic capacity, higher productivity, and better livelihoods across the country.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana