Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo has taken a swipe at the previous Akufo-Addo administration, accusing it of prioritizing slogans over tangible economic progress.
Speaking during the 2025 budget debate in Parliament, Adongo criticized the former government for mismanaging the economy while failing to deliver on its lofty promises.
He contrasted this with the current administration’s commitment to providing relief and restoring hope to Ghanaians.
The lawmaker hailed the new government’s “BIG Push” initiative, which he described as a strategic infrastructure drive with initial budgetary allocations already in place.
He dismissed the former administration’s “Year of Roads” slogan as mere rhetoric, arguing that it failed to translate into meaningful development.
“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,” he stated.
Adongo mocked the opposition, recalling how their vehicles got stuck on poor roads during campaign seasons despite branding 2020 as the “Year of Roads.”
“This is a human-centered budget. We’re going to do proper roads,” he assured.
His remarks add to ongoing debates over Ghana’s economic direction and the effectiveness of past policies.