Minority Slams Gov’t for Rebranding Old Roads Under ‘Big Push’ Budget

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of political dishonesty, claiming that the newly unveiled “Big Push Programme” in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget is simply a rebranding of pre-existing road projects.

Addressing the press, Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, alleged that several highlighted projects had already been initiated or planned under past administrations.

“These projects are not new,” he stated. “They were either planned, tendered, or commenced under the previous government. What we are witnessing is political erasure disguised as innovation.”

Among the projects cited were the Wa–Han Road, Navrongo–Tumu Road, Sunyani Outer Ring Road, and the Tema–Aflao Road—all of which, according to the Minority, have prior documentation and groundwork predating the current administration.

The caucus criticized what it described as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, arguing that failing to credit previous administrations distorts history and erodes public trust.

“Repackaging old ideas without acknowledging your predecessors is not only dishonest but also unproductive,” Mr Nyarko stressed. “It would serve the nation better if the government embraced continuity rather than indulging in revisionism.”

Beyond the accusations of rebranding, the Minority also questioned the financial and practical feasibility of the infrastructure plan.

“Where is the funding? What are the timelines? The document is silent,” Mr Nyarko added, pointing to Ghana’s ongoing fiscal challenges as a major obstacle.

Calling for greater transparency, the Minority urged the government to revise its project list to reflect previous investments, focus on strategic ongoing works, and present a clear implementation roadmap.

“This is not the time for optics,” Mr Nyarko concluded. “We need accountability, not illusions.”