Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has expressed strong criticism towards the previous administration under Akufo-Addo, claiming that it favored catchy slogans over real advancements.
During the budget debate for 2025 held on March 18, Adongo accused the former government of poor economic management, highlighting the current administration’s efforts to bring relief and hope back to the people of Ghana.
He commended the present government’s “BIG Push” initiative, which focuses on significant infrastructure development, noting that initial funding has already been allocated for this purpose.
In contrast, he pointed out the previous government’s “Year of Roads” campaign, asserting that it did not produce the promised outcomes, as demonstrated by vehicles getting stuck in inaccessible areas during election periods.
“We had a government which for several years prioritised sloganeering over real development. We’re bringing the BIG Push. We have made an initial allocation, and you’re complaining.
“When you said ‘Year of Roads,’ what we saw was that your [Minority] own vehicles were getting stuck in your own campaign salvos. We’re going to do proper roads. This is a human-centered budget,” he stated.
