Big Push is about national development, not politics — Governs Agbodza, Road Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on Ghanaians to support the government’s Big Push infrastructure initiative, describing it as a national development agenda aimed at addressing the country’s long-standing infrastructure deficit rather than a politically motivated programme.

Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a road inspection tour, the minister said the projects being executed under the initiative are critical to improving connectivity, boosting economic growth and enhancing the lives of citizens across the country.

According to him, the government is determined to accelerate the delivery of major road projects despite prevailing economic challenges.

“These are not politically motivated projects. They are projects we were supposed to do yesterday. We are even late in doing so, so we need to do it to help the people of this country,” he said.

Agbodza also praised contractors who have remained committed to delivering projects on schedule, noting that some have gone beyond normal working hours to ensure timely completion of works.

“Everywhere we went, you saw the determination of the contractors. So, the Big Push will be delivered,” he added.

The minister further pointed to the government’s ability to pay contractors without resorting to additional borrowing as evidence of its commitment to sustaining infrastructure development.

According to him, substantial payments owed to contractors have already been settled, helping to boost confidence in the execution of ongoing projects nationwide.

He urged contractors, consultants and the general public to support the initiative to ensure the successful completion of road infrastructure projects across the country.

CitiNewsRoom