Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that all 16 regions will benefit from his government’s flagship infrastructure plan, the Big Push programme.

Launching the initiative at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region on Tuesday, September 16, Mahama explained that the project seeks to modernize Ghana’s road network, improve inter-regional connectivity, and unlock new economic opportunities.

“From January 7, we have been designing road projects across the length and breadth of the country. The Big Push touches all 16 regions. Every region is going to benefit from its share of the programme,” Mahama said.

He stressed that the programme will also strengthen links between district capitals. “We have 261 districts in Ghana, and we believe neighbouring districts should have good roads connecting their capitals,” he added.

The President cautioned that the Big Push initiative is not open to unqualified contractors. “There are a few wheelbarrow contractors who have come to me saying, ‘Oh, I hear they are distributing projects under the Big Push.

“I want one.’ I say, ‘My friend, this is not for wheelbarrow contractors. You are my friend, but I won’t give it to you because it is not meant for wheelbarrow contractors,’” Mahama stated.

He explained that only qualified local and international contractors—many of whom are already engaged in ongoing works will handle the projects to ensure speed and quality delivery.

Some contracts that were awarded before his administration took office have also been repackaged under the programme to avoid delays