Road Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has said the GH¢5.3 billion allocation for his ministry for the 2026 financial year is not enough per his projections.

Parliament approved the allocation on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Of the amount, GHS4.4 billion will come from Government of Ghana (GoG) sources, GHS20.2 million from Internally Generated Funds (IGF), while the remaining GHC910.8 million is expected from development partners.

The allocation forms part of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament by the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on November 13.

As outlined in the budget, government plans to invest GHS30 billion in the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, with a substantial portion dedicated to strategic road and bridge development across the country.

Key allocations include:

- GHS5.38 billion for general operations, construction, and rehabilitation works under the Ministry of Roads and Highways.

- GHS3.0 billion for the newly established Ghana Road Maintenance Trust Fund — which will replace the current Road Fund — to ensure all constituencies benefitted from reliable road maintenance.

- GHS828 million for the construction of 1,000km of agricultural enclave roads aimed at improving food security and reducing transportation costs for farmers.

Government says the investment is part of a broader national effort to modernise Ghana’s road infrastructure. Major projects such as the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, regional link roads, and other strategic corridors are expected to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic growth nationwide.

Presenting the Roads and Transport Committee’s report, sector minister Governs Agbodza welcomed the allocation.

However, he cautioned that it fell far short of the ministry’s actual financial requirements. 

He disclosed that the ministry was currently supervising road contracts valued at over GH¢110 billion.

Describing the allocation as inadequate, the minister said the ministry’s obligations extended far beyond what the 2026 budget provided.

“I agree with my colleagues on the GH¢5 billion, but the GH¢5 billion allocated is not enough. Though it may sound like one of the biggest allocations, it is not enough at all,” he stressed.

Despite the shortfall, the ministry said it remained committed to advancing critical road projects while continuing to engage government on securing additional resources to address funding gaps.