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Member of Parliament for Effoumanyili, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has slammed the government’s GHS 5.3 billion road budget as “flamboyant” and demanded immediate payment to road contractors. Speaking in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin expressed frustration over the government’s failure to settle debts owed to contractors, citing delays in payments and bureaucratic hurdles.
Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the government’s road budget was excessive, given the country’s revenue constraints, and urged the authorities to prioritize payments to contractors to ensure the completion of stalled projects. He warned that the government’s inaction would lead to increased costs and further delays, ultimately affecting the country’s development.
The MP’s comments come amid concerns over the government’s ability to manage its finances and deliver on its infrastructure promises. The road sector has been plagued by delays, corruption allegations, and inadequate funding, sparking widespread criticism from stakeholders.
The Minister revealed that the current NDC administration has already settled over GHS 6 billion in arrears inherited from the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
He acknowledged, however, that the newly approved GHS 5.3 billion budget allocation for 2026 is “inadequate” given the massive scale of the projects planned, including the continuation of the “Big Push” initiative.
The minister pointed to various “massive projects” currently underway to justify the government’s commitment to improving the country’s road network.
