Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said that it will take a minimum of 12 years to complete all stalled government projects across the country, including major infrastructure developments such as the Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and Phase 2 of the Kejetia Market, among others.
Speaking during the 2025 budget, Dr. Forson explained that the amount of unfinished projects, coupled with financial constraints, made it difficult to complete all projects within a short period.
He said: “We have conducted a thorough assessment, and the reality is that with our current fiscal space, completing all stalled projects, including key hospitals, roads, and markets would take at least 12 years.
Among the projects facing delays is the much-anticipated Phase 2 of the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, which has been stalled due to financial challenges.
The Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region also remained incomplete, despite its importance in providing quality healthcare to residents.
Dr. Forson assured Ghanaians that the government is working on a strategy to prioritize and systematically complete critical projects based on available funding.
He emphasized that new projects would only be undertaken if financing is secured to prevent further backlogs.
“Going forward, we will ensure that projects are properly planned and financed before commencement. Our priority is to complete ongoing projects before initiating new ones,” he said.
However, stakeholders and economists urged government to leverage on public-private partnerships to accelerate project completion.
The 2025 budget outlined specific timelines and funding strategies to address Ghana’s infrastructure deficit.
