Dr.Ekua Amoakoh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) spokesperson on health, has pushed back against claims that the NPP failed to make progress on the Afari Military Hospital project during its eight years in government.The 500-bed hospital, valued at approximately $180 million, was launched in March 2014 and was originally expected to be completed within 42 months.More than ten years later, however, the project remains unfinished, fueling ongoing political debate in Ghana.

The issue gained renewed attention after former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong acknowledged that the NPP did not complete the hospital while in office and accepted some responsibility for the delay.In response, Dr.Amoakoh argued that it is misleading to suggest that no work was carried out during the NPP administration.

She stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) itself recognized in its 2025 budget that the government inherited a facility that was approximately 98% complete.Dr.

Amoakoh also highlighted other healthcare infrastructure projects in the Ashanti Region, including facilities in Sewua, Trede, and Kokoben, which she said were completed under the previous administration.

She urged political leaders to reduce partisan disputes and focus on ensuring that these healthcare facilities become fully operational for the benefit of residents.According to her, assigning blame between political parties does not solve the long-standing delays affecting the Afari Military Hospital.

She called for a collaborative national effort to complete the project and improve healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region, where pressure on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital remains a major concern.