Also known as: Big Push agenda · Big Push initiative · Big Push infrastructure bond
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President John Mahama has thrown his weight behind a stricter quality control regime for road construction projects being executed under the government’s ambitious ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme, signalling that durability and value for money will be non-negotiable benchmark …
‘Big Push’ Projects: Value For Money Won’t Be Compromised -MahamaJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has directed road engineers and contractors working on the Government’s “Big Push” infrastructure projects to ensure that all road works meet the highest quality standards before payments are approved. …
Mahama demands strict quality checks before road paymentsJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has assured contractors working on the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme that they will receive prompt payment upon successful completion and certification of their projects, provided they adhere to the required standards and ti …
Mahama assures Big Push contractors of prompt payment after project completionJoy Online
… President John Dramani Mahama in October last year, cut the sod for work to begin on the dualisation of the 73.6-kilometre N1 highway under the government’s flagship Big Push initiative, a national infrastructure development programme. …
Speed up work – Contractors on Takoradi-Cape Coast highway dualisation toldBusiness & Financial Times
… The think tank also cautioned against neglecting existing road infrastructure while pursuing new construction projects under government’s Big Push agenda. …
CUTS calls for increased road fund allocation in mid-year budgetJoy Online
… Through the forums and exhibitions, Ghana will highlight major national priorities and investment opportunities, including the Big Push Agenda, the 24-Hour Economy, the Volta Economic Corridor Project, and high-potential sectors such as energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining …
Ghana to court global investors at FIFA World Cup 2026 through Invest Ghana Business ForumsDaily Guide
Kwame Governs Agbodza The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has refuted claims of abuse of the single-sourcing procurement process in the award of road contracts under the ‘Big Push’ initiative, stating that over 90 percent of the proje …
Over 90% Of Road Projects Awarded Competitively – GovtThe Chronicle
The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abused the single-source procurement process under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, disclosing that more than 90 per cent …
‘Over 90% Of 2025-2026 Road Contracts Awarded On Merit’Joy Online
… 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’tThe Bono East Regional Minister toured road construction projects under the government's Big Push policy in Nkoranza North District on Tuesday, commending progress on the 14-kilometre Tankor-Fiema-Busunya road where the contractor has completed over 50 per cent of work, far ahead of the expected 29 per cent.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister toured road construction projects under the government's Big Push policy in Nkoranza North District on Tuesday, commending progress on the 14-kilometre Tankor-Fiema-Busunya road where the contractor has completed over 50 per cent of work, far ahead of the expected 29 per cent.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Traditional authorities in Tumu have given residents and business operators two weeks to vacate the road corridor from Tumu to Léo on the Burkina Faso border, to allow for major road construction as part of the government's "Big Push" infrastructure initiative aimed at improving trade links between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads Minister says the Tema-Kpone Junction road project had no valid contract or approved scope of work, which hampered construction. The project will be restructured and completed as a concrete dual carriageway under the government's Big Push initiative.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece on Ghana's Founder's Day reflection argues that beyond celebrating Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's legacy and independence, Ghanaians must honestly examine what they have done with the freedom and opportunities they inherited, and whether they are truly moving forward as Nkrumah's declaration "We face neither East nor West; we face forward" demands.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece reflecting on Ghana's Founder's Day, questioning whether the nation is meaningfully progressing toward the vision Kwame Nkrumah set with his declaration "We face neither East nor West; we face forward," and arguing that celebrating the day requires honest examination of what Ghana has done with the freedom and possibilities handed to it.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has outlined a Big Push road programme comprising 50 new projects covering 1,144 kilometres valued at GH¢50 billion and 23 inherited projects covering 573 kilometres valued at GH¢15 billion, totalling nearly 2,000 kilometres earmarked for rehabilitation. The programme is intended to reduce travel time and transport costs, improve access to markets and healthcare, support agricultural production, and create jobs across the country.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Weto Platform, an advocacy and civil society coalition, has raised concerns about environmental damage from borrow pit excavations along the Akwapim-Togo Mountain Range in the Volta and Oti Regions for gravel used in road construction under the government's Big Push Initiative. The group reports that excavation activities have caused flooding, mudslides, increased stream turbidity, and pose risks to communities, aquatic life, and farming activities.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that space has been reserved in the design of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway to accommodate a future railway line between the two cities. The government also plans to develop a financing plan to revitalize the country's railway system as part of a broader vision to improve transportation networks for goods and passengers across Ghana.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced that the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will serve as a major sub-contractor on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway construction. The Regiment is also directed to clear the right-of-way for the proposed New Accra Orbital, as government expands military engineering units' role in major infrastructure projects.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of quality roads under his Big Push infrastructure programme but says the project must be rolled out in phases due to budget constraints. The government is prioritizing major arterial corridors and trunk roads before extending to feeder roads, with the Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo road project expected to be commissioned next year.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama assured residents of the Upper West and Upper East regions that the Wa-Han road will be completed before the end of 2027 as part of the government's Big Push infrastructure programme, citing its importance in connecting the two regional capitals.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the government cannot undertake all the country's road projects at once due to budget limits, and will implement Big Push projects in phases, prioritising major trunk roads linking regional capitals before moving to feeder roads.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza announced that major roads built under the government's Big Push initiative will be tolled after completion, including the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, using a multi-lane electronic tolling system. The government has re-enacted the Road Fund for sustainable road maintenance financing and obtained Parliament's approval for a 20-year public-private partnership concession in July 2026.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama will soon begin construction on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway after the Ghana Armed Forces cleared a 176-kilometre stretch within 19 weeks; residents and affected farmers seek early compensation for their lost properties.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has warned that contractors failing to complete projects on schedule risk being excluded from future phases of the government's Big Push programme, saying timely completion and demonstrated capacity will be key criteria for awarding subsequent contracts.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government plans to extend electricity to 206 unelectrified communities across 18 districts in the Volta Region under the Rural Electricity Acceleration and Urban Intensification Initiative (REIP), a project allocated GH¢598 million and expected to be completed within six months. The Energy Minister said the initiative is part of the government's Big Push programme aimed at achieving universal electricity access by 2030.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oswal Investments Limited has incorporated pavement blocks at 17 major intersections on the Adenta-Dodowa road under the government's Big Push initiative to protect the intersections from rutting caused by high vehicle weight and turning movements.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the peaceful co-existence and unity of Bono chiefs and people at the 2026 "Meko Bono" festival, calling on them to preserve their culture and traditions to create job opportunities for youth and drive local economic development.
25 August 2026 · 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.
22 August 2026 · 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 August 2026 · 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 →