Three civil society organisations have called on the government to publish comprehensive details on the implementation of the GH¢30 billion Big Push Infrastructure Programme, citing concerns over transparency and accountability.
BudgIT Ghana, the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) and Revenue Mobilisation Africa (RMA) said government should disclose project allocations, contract awards, procurement methods, implementation timelines, financing sources and progress updates for all projects under the programme.
In a joint statement, the organisations said the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, outlined in the 2026 Budget, is one of the country’s most ambitious capital expenditure initiatives and has generated significant public interest.
According to them, the GH¢30 billion programme is expected to drive economic growth, improve productivity and create jobs through investments in roads, bridges, ports and logistics corridors.
The groups noted that the programme is also intended to support the government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda and is expected to be implemented based on economic viability and regional equity.
They acknowledged that Parliament has approved multi-year commitments for 33 road projects under the initiative, while the government has identified the Accra-Kumasi Expressway and the Ekye Amanfrom-Adawso Bridge as key transformational projects.
The organisations further observed that information published by the Ministry of Roads and Highways shows contracts were awarded in 2025, with work underway on 50 projects covering 1,144 kilometres. They said 77 road projects are currently being executed, including 54 new projects under the Big Push programme and 23 ongoing projects.
Despite these disclosures, the CSOs argued that significant information remains unavailable to the public.
“The Big Push Programme does have the potential for real development in Ghana, but transparency cannot be replaced with promises. Citizens are entitled to know what has been approved, how much is going to each project, and what the timelines are; otherwise, there is no accountability and no way for citizens to know that public funds are being spent as intended,” Jennifer A. Moffatt, Country Director of BudgIT Ghana, stated.
“Disclose more comprehensive procurement documentation for all Big Push initiatives, including the procurement process applied, tender notices where applicable, evaluation results, contractors selected, contract amounts, and any variations that come after,” the statement added.
The CSOs expressed concern over what they described as the absence of a comprehensive framework listing all projects under the programme, including their locations, funding sources, procurement processes and implementation milestones.
They also questioned the level of transparency surrounding contractor selection, project prioritisation and the financing of the overall programme, warning that inadequate disclosure could expose the initiative to the risk of misappropriation of public funds.
The CSOs further argued that without clearly published project commencement and completion dates, citizens would be unable to monitor progress or identify implementation delays.
They also called for greater transparency regarding the use of oil revenues and other extractive sector funds earmarked for the programme.
Among their recommendations, the organisations urged government to establish a regularly updated public disclosure portal covering all Big Push projects, publish project-specific budget and financing information, release detailed procurement documents, and provide a comprehensive implementation framework outlining milestones and responsible agencies.
They also called for quarterly reports to Parliament and the public on the execution of capital expenditure under the programme, together with supporting financial and procurement documentation in line with the Public Financial Management Act.
The organisations said they remain ready to work with government, Parliament and development partners to ensure the Big Push Infrastructure Programme delivers transparent, verifiable and equitable development outcomes for Ghanaians.
