Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has hailed the 2025 Budget as a testament to the Mahama-led government’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises, particularly in empowering women economically.
Speaking on TV3’s New Day, Suhuyini highlighted the allocation of funds for the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, describing it as a clear example of how the government is delivering on its pledges.
“For example, when we promised that we were going to create the Women’s Development Bank, some thought that it was just politically palatable, and some thought that when we come, we will shift it. It was captured in the budget and some funds allocated for it,” he stated.
He emphasized that this initiative is a significant step toward addressing gender disparities in access to financial resources, ensuring that women-led businesses receive the necessary support to thrive.
Beyond the Women’s Development Bank, Suhuyini argued that the 2025 Budget is designed to restore faith in governance, countering the growing perception that politicians make promises merely to win elections without the intention of delivering on them.
“This budget sought to erase the notion that is fast gaining ground in relation to what many of our young people think about politicians—that we will say the sweet and palatable things to win campaigns without really meaning those things,” he asserted.
He further explained that by prioritizing initiatives like the Women’s Development Bank and incorporating them into the national budget, the government is demonstrating that it does not take the trust of Ghanaians for granted.
