The Minority has challenged attempts to shift responsibility over delays in the operationalisation of the Afari Military Hospital, arguing that the project’s full history points to a series of administrative decisions that slowed its progress. The caucus insisted that public records present a clear sequence of events that shaped the current state of the facility.

Addressing the media, Honourable Kofi Amankwa-Manu argued that recent accusations against earlier administrations do not fully reflect the project’s development journey. The Member of Parliament for Atwima Kwanwoma explained that the hospital experienced repeated interruptions following changes in government.

Honourable Amankwa-Manu recounted that the project was first awarded in 2008 under the administration of President John Agyekum Kufuor. He noted that the initial plan placed the facility at Sofoline in Kumasi before subsequent decisions altered its location.

The Minority stated that the project was later relocated to Tamale and then moved again to Accra. Eventually, it was sited at Afari in the Ashanti Region after several revisions to its original plan.

Those adjustments, the caucus explained, contributed to significant delays that affected construction timelines. As a result, the contractor advanced additional financial claims linked to the extended duration of the project.

Honourable Amankwa Manu indicated that the contractor initially demanded 36 million United States dollars. He added that this figure was later negotiated down to 19.3 million United States dollars following discussions.

The Minority further observed that progress on the hospital remained limited despite years of oversight by successive administrations. Their assessment suggested that the project’s status by the end of 2016 reflected the impact of prolonged administrative changes.

“The Afari Hospital story is a testament of NDC’s mismanagement. Originally contracted in 2008 under President J.A. Kufuor, the project was derailed when the NDC assumed office in 2009.”
Honourable Kofi Amankwa-Manu

The caucus stated that the facility had reached only 40 percent completion by December 2016. That figure captured the cumulative outcome of several years of execution challenges and shifting project decisions.

The Atwima Kwanwoma MP urged the public to carefully consider the full chronology of the hospital’s development. He added that a proper understanding of the timeline remains essential as discussions continue on its completion and future use.

Progress Claims, Funding Dispute Deepen Afari Hospital Debate

The Minority has renewed its call for closer scrutiny of financial claims linked to the Afari Military Hospital as national discussions continue over the final stages of the project. The caucus stressed that accountability must remain central to the completion process.

Honourable Amankwa-Manu speaking for the Minority stated that notable progress was achieved under the New Patriotic Party administration. He explained that construction accelerated significantly after 2017.

Describing the development as evidence of consistent effort towards delivering the facility for public benefit, the Minority noted that the hospital moved from 40 percent completion to 98 percent by January 2025.

Honourable Amankwa-Manu questioned suggestions that earlier administrations failed to contribute meaningfully to the project’s advancement. He urged the public to evaluate the records and determine which period recorded the most significant progress.

“It was the NPP administration that took this project from 40% to 98% by January 2025. The question Ghanaians must ask is, who really slept on this project?”
Honourable Kofi Amankwa-Manu

The caucus emphasised the importance of completing the hospital to strengthen healthcare delivery for the Ghana Armed Forces and residents of the Ashanti Region and surrounding areas. It stated that full operationalisation would address critical health service needs.

At the same time, the Minority raised questions about an additional 85 million United States dollar claim linked to the project. The caucus argued that any financial request must be fully justified before approval.

The caucus stressed that public funds must be protected and spent with strict accountability. pledged to monitor all financial developments surrounding the hospital closely.

Honourable Amankwa Manu called on authorities to prioritise outstanding contractual matters to prevent further delays. He stated that resolving pending obligations would support the completion of remaining works.

According to the Minority, about 500,000 United States dollars remains unpaid to the contractor. The caucus argued that addressing legitimate commitments would help speed up final delivery of the project.

“We demand value for money and we will protect the public purse. The government must immediately abandon this fraudulent 85 million US dollar claim.”
Honourable Kofi Amankwa-Manu

The Minority added that the hospital remains a vital national asset that must be completed without further delay. The caucus emphasised that citizens deserve timely access to a facility that has been under development for years and is critical to healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region.