Keta: The people of Keta municipality of the Volta Region have hailed President John Dramani Mahama for prioritising major road infrastructure projects in the Volta Region under his ambitious Big Push programme. The initiative, which was expected to take 24 months to complete, was aimed to significantly enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in various communities that would benefit from the project in the Keta Municipality.
According to Ghana News Agency, some key road projects to impact Keta and the broader Volta Region in the Big Push programme include rehabilitation of Ho to Kpetoe road, Kpetoe, Afiadenyigba to Penyi road, and rehabilitation of Penyi - Aflao Road, which were expected to improve local and regional connectivity. Mr. John Wemasenu, a resident of Vui, a suburb of Keta, stated that President Mahama's Big Push programme focused on road infrastructure as a catalyst for boosting economic activities, improving livelihoods, and creating jobs.
Mr. Wemasenu mentioned that a total of GH?14 billion was allocated for the initiative, underscoring the government's commitment to transformative infrastructure development. He noted that President Mahama's assurances to contractors for prompt payment were commendable, as it would prevent project delays. The funding for the Big Push programme was expected to utilise the country's oil and gold revenues.
He anticipated that the road projects, especially the rehabilitation of Anlo-Afiadenyigba to Penyi road, would have a transformative impact on Keta Municipality by enhancing access to markets, healthcare, and education. The improvement of roads was seen as crucial for farmers and traders in the municipality to facilitate the movement of goods and services to and from the market on time.
Mr. Christopher Agbeke, a motorcyclist on the Anlo-Afiadenyigba to Weta route, expressed that the President's approach to rehabilitate roads in various communities reflected his commitment to balancing development in rural and urban areas. He stated that addressing infrastructure gaps through road constructions would spur socio-economic growth across the country, including Keta in the Volta Region.
Mr. Agbeke explained that the infrastructure push was linked to a job creation strategy and was expected to stimulate demand across various construction sectors, generate employment for engineers, artisans, and labourers, and improve market access. Mr. Wisdom Seade, the Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), urged the public to collaborate and assist the constructor for smooth and successful work when activities commence.
Some other residents of Keta municipality expressed excitement about the Big Push Programme, which would include roads in communities such as Aborlove-Nolopi, Anyako, and Atiavi, among others. They expressed gratitude to President Mahama for focusing on the infrastructure needs of the Volta region, with hope that improved roads would catalyse development and enhance quality of life.
The Ghana News Agency gathered that the Big Push programme encompassed 32 road infrastructure projects nationwide, with specific allocations targeting critical routes. This was highlighted by the Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson in the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review. President Mahama criticised the previous administration, led by former President Nana Addo, for mismanaging the road sector, leading to stalled projects and unpaid contractor bills exceeding GH?20 billion. He pledged that the Big Push programme would rectify these challenges.
