Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has taken a strong swipe at former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over what he describes as the slow and incomplete execution of the government’s flagship Agenda 111 project.
Speaking during a recent engagement, Akandoh expressed concern about the state of several hospital projects under the initiative, noting that many of them remain stalled despite significant public funds having been committed. According to him, the promise to deliver 111 district and regional hospitals across the country has not been fulfilled, leaving many communities without access to the much-needed healthcare facilities.
He argued that while the vision behind Agenda 111 was laudable, its implementation under the Akufo-Addo administration fell short of expectations. Akandoh questioned the transparency surrounding the project, calling for accountability and a clear breakdown of how resources allocated to the initiative were utilised.
“The idea was a good one, but what Ghanaians expected was delivery, not abandoned or incomplete structures,” he stressed, adding that the gaps in the healthcare system continue to put pressure on existing facilities and healthcare workers.
Akandoh, who also serves as the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, assured Ghanaians that efforts are underway to revive and complete the stalled projects. He emphasized that ensuring access to quality healthcare remains a top priority and pledged that the next phase of work would focus on completing and operationalising the hospitals.
He further called on stakeholders, including contractors and government agencies, to work collaboratively to ensure that the projects are brought back on track. According to him, completing the hospitals would not only improve healthcare delivery but also create jobs and stimulate local economies.
The Agenda 111 project, launched with much fanfare, was aimed at addressing critical gaps in Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure by constructing hospitals in underserved districts. However, delays and funding challenges have hampered its progress, drawing criticism from sections of the public and political opponents.
Akandoh’s remarks add to growing calls for renewed commitment and decisive action to ensure that the vision behind Agenda 111 becomes a reality for all Ghanaians.
