Bantama legislator Francis Asenso-Boakye has firmly rejected accusations of regional prejudice following his critique of the government’s road investment strategy, insisting his parliamentary comments advocated evidence-based resource allocation.
The former Roads Minister clarified his position after facing criticism for describing the 2025 “Big Push Programme” as disproportionately favoring certain regions at the expense of economic hubs like Greater Accra and Ashanti, which collectively house over 35% of Ghana’s population.
Asenso-Boakye maintained his analysis was fundamentally economic, arguing limited fiscal resources necessitate prioritizing investments where they deliver maximum developmental returns.
In a formal statement titled “Disclaimer & Clarification: Setting the Record Straight,” the lawmaker lamented how political opponents had distorted his remarks, falsely claiming he opposed northern road construction and misrepresenting his reference to “driving over 50 miles without seeing a human being” by stripping it of planning context.
He categorically denied any bias against northern Ghana, highlighting road projects he initiated there during his ministerial tenure. The core principle, Asenso-Boakye emphasized, remains strategic infrastructure planning focused on economic connectivity and efficient national resource use rather than regional favoritism.
The MP concluded by calling for elevated public discourse, stating: “Ghana deserves honest, informed, and constructive debate—not the reckless weaponization of facts for political expediency.”
He reaffirmed every policymaker’s duty to advocate long-term national interests regardless of political inconvenience, positioning his original critique as a necessary challenge to suboptimal investment distribution under the current administration.
