Finance Minister to allocate GHC 30.8 billion in 2026 budget to support big push project – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Minister of Finance will allocate GHC 30.8 billion in the 2026 budget to support the government’s Big Push road construction programme.

At the sod-cutting ceremony for the Wa–Tumu–Han road at Guli in the Upper West Region on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, President Mahama emphasized that this substantial investment is crucial for opening up the northern transport corridor and promoting inclusive national development.

The Big Push initiative will involve the construction and upgrading of over 260 kilometres of roads across the Upper West Region, connecting key areas such as Wa, Tumu, Han, Lawra, and Navrongo.

‘These roads are not just about asphalt and bridges; they are about people, livelihoods, and opportunities,’ he said. ‘Every Ghanaian, whether in Wa, Accra, Navrongo or Kumasi, deserves the same quality of roads and the same dignity of access.’

President Mahama added that the 2026 budget funding will follow this year’s allocation of GHC 13.8 billion to the same programme, ensuring that all certified contractors receive prompt payments to prevent project abandonment.

‎He assured residents that when completed, travel time between Wa and Tumu will reduce from four hours to less than two and a half hours, cutting transport costs and improving access to education, health care, and trade.

‎The President noted that the project will also create over 2,500 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect jobs for artisans, engineers, and service providers, with a strong focus on using local materials and labour.

President Mahama reaffirmed his dedication to constructing high-quality and durable infrastructure that benefits future generations, noting, “When the NDC builds, we build with the people, for the people, and by the people.”