The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to use $10 Billion to revive Ghana’s infrastructure and the economy which they termed as the “Big Push” policy.
Speaking at the second edition of the NDC’s press briefing on its 2024 manifesto, on September 3, 2024, Hon. Kwame Agbodza voiced that the “NDC government will embark on a US$10 billion accelerated infrastructural plan to drive job creation and prioritize the completion of uncompleted and abandoned government infrastructural projects across all sectors.”
He also emphasized that Ghana’s economic growth and development objectives rely heavily on the development of a strong and modern infrastructure. “Ghana’s economic growth and development aspirations hinge significantly on the development of a robust and modern infrastructure,” Agbodza declared, setting the tone for the NDC’s infrastructure-focused agenda.
Mr. Agbodza emphasized the long-term impact of infrastructure projects completed under former President Mahama’s leadership. “President Mahama bequeathed to President Akufo-Addo transformational projects that continue to give value and enhance the wellbeing of Ghanaians,” he noted.
Mr. Agbodza criticized the current state of infrastructure under the NPP government. “In January 2025, President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia will bequeath to President Mahama a collapsed economy laced with construction sites, unpaid bills to contractors, and extraordinarily unsustainable commitments,” he lamented.
Mr. Agbodza highlighted the severe drop in road development under the NPP government. “By the end of 2016, the Mahama administration had carried out activities on over 10,700km of trunk roads, 16,000km of feeder roads, and 9,000km of urban roads. In contrast, the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government has only managed 4,800km of trunk roads, 8,900km of feeder roads, and 2,300km of urban roads,” he highlighted.
Mr. Agbodza says the NPP’s claims of having constructed 10,800km of new roads have been discredited and abandoned. “Lest we forget, the NPP’s claim of 10,800km of so-called new roads has been totally discredited and abandoned. Now they only talk about works done on about 12,000km of roads, a figure that remains unsubstantiated,” Mr. Agbodza stated.
“Our 24-Hour Economy policy will necessitate infrastructure that is not only robust but also delivered at the best value for the taxpayer’s money,” Mr. Agbodza concluded.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Mary Asantewaa Buabeng
