Also known as: Big Push agenda · Big Push initiative · Big Push infrastructure bond
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… His demand follows a defence mounted by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, over allegations that procurement rules were bypassed through extensive sole-sourcing under the government’s Big Push road infrastructure programme. …
Roads Ministry must disclose full details of road contracts – MFWAJoy Online
The government has defended the procurement processes underpinning its flagship ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme, revealing that less than half of the projects executed under the initiative were awarded through sole-source procurement. …
Only 47% of ‘Big Push’ projects awarded through sole-sourcing — Gov’tJoy Online
… ill publish a detailed 72-page investigative report into allegations of procurement abuse at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, following claims raised by investigative outlet The Fourth Estate on procurement processes related to contracts awarded under the government’s Big Push …
Report on Big Push procurement allegations to be published on Tuesday – Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
Government has stated that the Ministry of Roads and Highways did not breach any procurement laws in the award of contracts under the Big Push infrastructure programme, insisting that the use of single-source procurement was fully compliant with the Public Procurement Act, 2003 ( …
Roads Ministry did not breach PPA laws in Big Push contracts – Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
Government has defended the use of single-source procurement in the implementation of parts of the Big Push road infrastructure programme, insisting that the decision was driven by urgent national considerations and complied with Ghana’s procurement laws. …
Gov’t defends single-source procurement in Big Push contracts, cites urgent national considerationsJoy Online
… the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), acting on behalf of The Fourth Estate, formally submitted a report to the Presidency alleging irregularities in the procurement processes under the Ministry of Roads and Highways, particularly within the government’s flagship ‘Big Push …
Only 4.58% of road contracts awarded through sole-sourcing — Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
… Awuku questioned the progress of key job creation initiatives, including the “Big Push” programme, which he said was expected to employ a large number of young people. …
Where are the jobs?- Sammy Awuku questions governmentJoy Online
Togbui Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, the Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, has called on government to ensure the full implementation of the “Big Push” road project from Tokor Junction to Aflao, describing it as critical to the municipality’s protection and development. …
Togbui Fiti urges gov’t to safeguard ‘Big Push’ road project amid flood concernsJoy Online
… Big Push capital expenditure fell short by more than GH₵1 billion relative to the planned budget of GH₵4.25 billion. …
Nearly GH₵24bn of 2026 Q1 budget left unspent as revenue shrinks by GH₵2.7bn – Finance Ministry dataBusiness & Financial Times
… What a Properly Specified CGE Model Could Tell Us About the New Economy The Ghana Infrastructure Plan, the forthcoming Consolidated National Development Plan, the 24-Hour Economy initiative, and the broader Big Push agenda all share a structural feature: they propose to deploy su …
Growth without jobs is meaninglessThe Upper West Parliamentary Caucus inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt works. The Regional Minister said the government is committed to completing the road and urged the contractor to accelerate work to finish on schedule.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt works. The Regional Minister said the government is committed to completing the road and urged the contractor to accelerate work to finish on schedule.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus and Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt activities. The Regional Minister urged the contractor to accelerate work and assured residents the road will be asphalted before the end of President Mahama's term in January 2029.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The government has set a 24-month completion period for road projects under its Big Push programme, with most expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Deputy Minister Suhuyini said projects normally take 36 months but contractors have been given 24 months, with some progress expected before the end of 2026.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
As of end July, the Government has disbursed GH¢23.1 billion to clear road contractors' arrears and fund projects under the Big Push infrastructure programme, the Roads Minister disclosed during President Mahama's inspection tour of the Upper East Region. The Minister stated that the bulk of the amount represents arrears payments.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has disbursed GH¢23.1 billion as of the end of July to clear road contractors' arrears and fund Big Push infrastructure projects, according to the Roads Minister. The minister stated that the bulk of the amount represents settlement of arrears dating from previous administrations.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has reiterated his government's commitment to linking all regional capitals with good roads as part of the "Big Push" road programme, designed to improve connectivity and facilitate economic activities. He inspected ongoing construction on the Chuchuliga-Chiana section of the Chuchuliga-Tumu-Wa road, a 260-kilometre stretch spanning the Upper East and Upper West regions.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has launched a GH¢598 million rural electrification project to connect 211 communities without electricity across 22 districts in the Central Region to the national grid, implemented under the Rural Electricity Acceleration and Urban Intensification Initiative (REIP) as part of efforts to expand electricity access to underserved communities.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A presidential staffer has disputed The Fourth Estate's reporting on a Presidential Committee investigation into sole-sourced contracts under Ghana's Big Push infrastructure programme, claiming official records contradict key claims in the media outlet's March 2026 publication about sole-sourcing in the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Stalled roadworks under Ghana's "Big Push" infrastructure program, delayed by missed government payments to contractors, are leaving communities covered in dust and harmful pollutants and exposing millions to increased risk of diseases linked to air pollution including asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research cautions that Ghana's improved fiscal performance is being driven primarily by expenditure cuts rather than stronger revenue mobilisation, with capital expenditure showing the sharpest reduction and potentially undermining long-term economic growth.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has raised concerns that construction growth remained at only 1.3% in the first quarter of 2026 despite the government's 'Big Push' infrastructure programme, attributing weak performance to reduced capital expenditure and tight fiscal policy.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has warned Ghanaians against fraudsters claiming to sell government road contracts under the Big Push programme, urging the public to report anyone making such false offers to the police.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny has called on government to boost domestic revenue collection through measures including mandatory Tax Identification Numbers for public services, VAT compliance reforms, and AI-driven customs revenue systems, while improving budget execution and fiscal transparency.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny reports that Ghana's government has left GH¢30.7 billion in critical public spending unfulfilled over the past 18 months while pursuing fiscal consolidation, as lower-than-budgeted expenditure achieved deficit reduction but prevented many government agencies from completing planned capital projects.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Natural Resource Governance Institute has warned that Ghana's strong gold exports and improved fiscal position mask structural weaknesses in the petroleum sector and governance gaps that require urgent reform. Ghana's oil production is projected to decline to 37.95 million barrels in 2026 from 46.35 million in 2025 due to maturing fields and reserve depletion.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Apprenticeship Programme implemented by the National Youth Authority has been ranked among the best-performing policies of the Mahama administration, according to a Global InfoAnalytics survey. The programme aims to equip young Ghanaians with employable skills through apprenticeship training and entrepreneurship opportunities.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament postponed debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review from Friday to Tuesday, July 28, to allow legislators time to study the fiscal policy document. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the review highlighting improvements in macroeconomic indicators and government plans for infrastructure, agriculture, education and social protection.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight months into Ghana's 2026 Budget reset, the cedi has remained broadly stable and the domestic bond market has reopened after a three-year absence, though observers note that sustaining discipline beyond the IMF programme and translating headline gains into better jobs and living standards remain key tests.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson insists the government does not owe contractors under the Big Push infrastructure programme, despite only spending GH¢6.5 billion of the GH¢30 billion annual allocation. He explained that payments are made only after contractors complete work and submit certificates that are verified by relevant authorities.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former ISSER director Professor Peter Quartey has urged the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and accelerate investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing to create jobs, arguing that the next phase of economic management should focus on expanding productive sectors capable of generating employment and sustaining growth.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee, has questioned the credibility of government announcements on job creation and public spending, arguing that employment figures under the 24-Hour Economy policy are based on newly signed Memoranda of Understanding rather than operational projects, and that there is a gap between announced and actually disbursed funds.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama expressed confidence that completed sections of the Ho-Aflao Highway reconstruction project will be commissioned within six months, with substantial portions expected ready for use by early or mid-2027. The Government divided the highway into five sections and awarded each to a different contractor to accelerate construction and improve monitoring.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations met with Ghana's Ambassador to Russia to strengthen institutional cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, technology transfer, and cultural diplomacy, positioning Ghana as a gateway for Russian businesses into West Africa.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama inspected road projects under the Big Push infrastructure programme and expressed satisfaction with progress, suggesting several projects could be completed ahead of the December 2027 deadline. The programme has created an estimated 300,000 direct and indirect jobs in construction, food vending, quarrying, fuel supply, cement distribution, and related sectors.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given contractor Greenhouse International Development Limited a two-month ultimatum to increase progress on the 53.35-kilometre Have-Hohoe Road reconstruction to at least 20 percent, warning that failure to meet the target will result in contract termination; the project has taken approximately 14 years with only 13 percent of the revised work programme completed.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given Greenhouse International Development a two-month ultimatum to accelerate work on the Have–Hohoe Road Reconstruction Project or risk losing its contract. The contractor has been on the project since 2012 with little progress, and the minister has directed it to raise progress to at least 20 per cent within two months and deploy additional construction gangs.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has directed contractors executing Big Push road projects to incorporate necessary safety measures on highways to minimise accidents and protect road users. He also stated that the government will not approve cost variations for phase-one projects and that project scope is determined by technical studies rather than favouritism.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has warned contractors that contracts will be terminated if they delay in executing road projects. During an inspection tour of projects in the Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, he said the government would not tolerate unnecessary delays and that contractors selected under the "Big Push" initiative were chosen based on their capacity to deliver on schedule.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has warned contractors to complete and hand over their ongoing government road projects before seeking new contracts, stating the government is considering making project completion a requirement before awarding additional road projects to curb delays.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →