The Government of Ghana has disbursed GH¢23.1 billion as of the end of July 2026 to settle outstanding payments owed to road contractors and finance infrastructure projects under the government’s Big Push programme.
Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwami Governs Agbodza, disclosed the figure during President John Dramani Mahama’s inspection of the Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Tumu Road project in the Upper East Region.
The inspection formed part of President Mahama’s two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper East Region.
GH¢23.1 Billion Paid to Road Contractors
According to Minister Agbodza, the government has made significant payments to contractors since President Mahama directed efforts to address accumulated road project arrears.
He said the GH¢23.1 billion paid includes funds for contractors working on the Big Push infrastructure programme as well as payments to clear inherited arrears.
The Roads Minister stressed that a substantial portion of the amount went towards settling outstanding debts owed to road contractors.
He said the payments demonstrate the government’s commitment to reviving stalled road projects and ensuring contractors return to construction sites across Ghana.
More Road Projects to Resume
Mr Agbodza said the Mahama administration is not only completing road projects inherited from previous governments but is also undertaking new infrastructure projects across the country.
He noted that several road challenges in the Upper East Region are being addressed, with road projects receiving attention in various constituencies and districts.
The Minister assured residents that more contractors would return to project sites in the coming months as the government continues to release funds for road construction and rehabilitation.
Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Tumu Road Project
Mr Agbodza also expressed confidence that MyTurn, the contractor working on the Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Tumu Road project, would complete the project ahead of schedule.
The major road corridor connects Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital, to Wa, the Upper West Regional capital, and is considered an important route for transportation, trade and economic activity in northern Ghana.
The government’s increased investment in road infrastructure is expected to improve transportation, enhance regional connectivity and support economic development under the Big Push programme.
Source: newsthemegh.com