Ghana Roads Revival: Deputy Minister Suhuyini Vows Delivery of Mahama’s Infrastructure Vision
ACCRA, GHANA — Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has emphatically pledged his office’s unwavering commitment to implementing President John Mahama’s strategic road infrastructure programme. He reaffirmed this during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on February 26, 2025.
Key Infrastructure Projects Central to Mahama’s Vision
1. Eastern Corridor Road as a National Priority
Suhuyini confirmed the Eastern Corridor—from Tema through Volta, Oti up to Upper East—is a flagship project and remains a top governmental priority. Completion is expected swiftly with full seriousness.
2. Big Push Programme: Kicking Off 50 Roads by Year-End
Under Mahama’s “Big Push,” approximately 50 road projects averaging 30 km will begin before 2025 closes. Each will take an estimated 18 months, leveraging close oversight to prevent political electioneering and cost overruns.
3. Reviving Untarred Roads Across Regions
Suhuyini emphasized prioritisation of high-traffic, densely populated areas, agric zones, and tourist routes, ensuring that formerly untarred roads receive immediate attention.
Innovative Funding: Pension Funds & PPPs to Bridge the Gap
Suhuyini proposed tapping pension assets (e.g. SSNIT portfolios) and public-private partnerships to fund infrastructure—such as a three-lane dual carriageway from Accra to Tamale—with tolling to recoup investment.
Funding Reform & Road Maintenance Restoration
The Deputy Minister attributed decades of road decay to the capping of the Road Fund, which diverted maintenance funds elsewhere. He applauded the uncapping in the 2025 budget, describing it as a pivotal step toward restoring road quality.
Investigative Insight: Sustainability & Accountability Ahead
While Suhuyini’s commitments are ambitious, analysts caution that success hinges on:
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Transparent governance and financial accountability
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Strict procurement and contractor compliance
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Preventing political interference in infrastructure timelines
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Institutional structures that support private engagement and pension fund utilisation responsibly
Source: My News Ghana
