Mahama unveils plans for second phase of ‘Big Push’ road programme for 2027

John Dramani Mahama has announced plans for a second phase of the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme, with additional road projects expected to be included in the 2025 national budget and construction scheduled to begin early next year.

The President made the announcement during a visit to inspect the implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at Sawla Primary School as part of his tour of the Savannah Region.

According to President Mahama, the first phase of the Big Push initiative is already underway, with approximately 2,000 kilometres of roads currently under construction simultaneously across various parts of the country.

“We are re-scoping phase two of the Big Push project,” he stated.

The President explained that the ongoing infrastructure projects are being financed entirely with domestic resources, stressing that the government is executing the programme without depending on external financial support.

“Since I commissioned the staff of the Big Push project several months ago, work is ongoing on about 2,000 kilometres of roads all around the country at the same time,” he said.

President Mahama further disclosed that preparations are currently underway for the second phase of the programme, which is being reviewed ahead of its official presentation by the Minister for Finance during the 2025 budget statement to Parliament in November.

“There is a second phase we are scoping, and it will be announced by the Minister of Finance when he presents the budget in November to Parliament,” he noted.

The President also assured communities whose road projects are yet to be included in the current phase that they will be captured under the next stage of the nationwide infrastructure programme.

“I can assure you that your roads are contained in the Big Push project for next year,” he assured residents.

According to him, once Parliament approves the 2025 budget, contractors will be mobilised to project sites early next year to continue the nationwide road expansion and rehabilitation programme.

“Once the budget is presented in November and approved, early next year we will have contractors on the ground working on the roads,” President Mahama added.

The Big Push programme forms part of the government’s broader infrastructure agenda aimed at improving road connectivity, boosting economic activity, facilitating trade, and enhancing access to communities across Ghana.

Government officials believe the initiative will also create employment opportunities and support long-term economic growth through large-scale infrastructure investment.