In a major policy shift aimed at restoring public trust and spurring job creation, Ghana’s Ministry of Finance has officially declared 24 previously abandoned infrastructure projects as top national priorities, with a firm commitment to complete them by the end of 2028.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made this announcement during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 24. He stated that the selected projects span critical sectors, including roads, health, education, water, and markets.
Key infrastructure projects named include:
Tema-Aflao Road (Phase One)
Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange (Phase Two)
PTC Roundabout Interchange in Takoradi
Kumasi Inner Roads and Drainage System
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Expansion
Bolgatanga and Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospitals
Wenchi and Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply Projects
Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment (Phase Two)
14 Pedestrian Bridges across major highways
Nine Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Centres
University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Bosu Campus
E-learning Labs for Senior High Schools (SHSs)
Dr. Forson emphasized that only projects already more than 70% complete were shortlisted to ensure timely delivery and efficient use of public resources. “These are not new projects. We are committed to completing what we have already started,” he assured Members of Parliament.
He added that there will be no expansion of scope, and warned contractors and agencies against inflating claims or making unauthorized modifications to project plans. To tighten accountability, the Auditor-General backed by one of the global Big Four accounting firms is leading a forensic audit to detect and address any discrepancies.
This strategic move comes at a time when Ghana remains under the scrutiny of the IMF and its Official Creditors Committee following the 2022 debt default. As part of debt restructuring agreements, disbursements for externally funded projects are now strictly capped annually.
Communities that have long awaited the resumption of these stalled projects can now expect renewed timelines and enhanced financial oversight. The government hopes this approach will not only restore confidence but also stimulate economic activity, particularly through job creation and improved infrastructure access.
“This is about finishing what we started and doing it transparently and responsibly,” Dr. Forson stated passionately in Parliament.
