Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has openly admitted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) failed to take action to complete and operationalise the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region during its time in government.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, June 16, shortly after donating a pickup truck and 15 motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, Agyapong expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay in bringing the facility into full operation.
The former NPP flagbearer aspirant did not hold back in criticising his own party, acknowledging that despite having the opportunity to complete the project, the NPP administration did not take the necessary steps.
“This hospital was started years ago, and when we came into office, we had the chance to finish it. I am NPP, and I am telling you the gospel truth — we didn’t do anything,” he said.
The Afari Military Hospital project, envisioned as a major healthcare facility to serve both military personnel and civilians, has faced years of delays despite significant investment.
Agyapong traced the origins of the project to the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, noting that while groundwork was laid during that period, substantial construction continued under a subsequent National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
However, he stressed that the NPP, which later inherited the project, failed to ensure its completion during its eight years in power.
According to him, attempts by parliamentary oversight to inspect the facility were even obstructed, raising further concerns about transparency and commitment to the project.
“When we decided to go and inspect Afari, they stopped us. Yet today, we are being told the hospital has been ready for months,” he added.
He described the situation as a missed opportunity to significantly improve healthcare delivery in the country, especially given the growing demand for quality medical services.
Agyapong’s comments have reignited public debate over accountability and the pace of infrastructure development, particularly in the health sector, as Ghanaians continue to wait for the full operationalisation of the Afari Military Hospital.
