Mahama Pledges $10 Billion Infrastructure Investment, Vows to Complete Abandoned Projects

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced a significant infrastructure plan aimed at revitalizing key sectors of Ghana's economy if he is elected in the upcoming December 7 elections.

The former president has pledged to implement a $10 billion, 5-year infrastructure investment, which will focus on improving critical sectors of the country.

In addition to this ambitious plan, Mahama emphasized the importance of continuity in governance by committing to complete ongoing and abandoned projects instead of starting new ones, a practice often seen when there is a change of government. Ghana has long struggled with the issue of abandoned projects, with notable examples including the $3 billion STX housing deal and the controversial Saglemi Housing Project, both of which remain incomplete and contentious.

Speaking at the NDC’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, Mahama stated, “We will implement a $10 billion, 5-year infrastructure investment in critical sectors.” He further explained that his administration would focus on completing existing projects, saying, “We will carry out an inventory of all hospitals, schools, electrification, water, and road projects that have stalled or been abandoned and make annual budgetary allocations for completing them.”

Mahama’s plan underscores his commitment to infrastructure development and responsible governance, aiming to ensure that existing resources and investments are fully utilized before embarking on new initiatives. This approach, he believes, will address the inefficiencies that have plagued Ghana's development efforts over the years.