Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 financial year, but concerns are already emerging over whether the allocation is sufficient to sustain the country’s extensive road projects.
Despite the government’s additional commitment of GH¢30 billion from oil revenue under the Big Push Programme, Roads and Highways Minister, Governs Agbodza, says the approved resources fall significantly short of what is required to keep ongoing projects on track.
Speaking during the debate on the 2026 budget estimates, the Minister revealed that the ministry is currently managing road contracts valued at more than GH¢110 billion — a figure he described as far beyond the budgetary support provided.
Agbodza cautioned that without adequate funding, many crucial road projects risk delays, with potential implications for national connectivity, economic activity, and public safety.
“That GH¢5 billion may be one of the largest allocations, but it is still not enough,” he stressed, calling for a more realistic assessment of the country’s infrastructure financing needs.
The Big Push Programme, backed by petroleum revenue, is expected to support major nationwide road upgrades. However, the funding mismatch suggests that the government may need to explore additional financing options to bridge the gap and ensure continuity across strategic transport corridors.
