Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has levelled serious allegations regarding the implementation of the government’s flagship Agenda 111 hospital project.
According to him, not even one of the projects was completed because some party affiliates benefited improperly from contract arrangements.
Speaking on Net2 TV’s Ghana Nkomo, Mr Agyapong alleged that the slow progress and challenges surrounding the project are partly due to the involvement of politically connected individuals who allegedly commercialised and redistributed contracts for personal gain.
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According to him, some contracts under the Agenda 111 programme were “pawned off” and resold, with alleged kickbacks reaching about 10 per cent of contract sums.
He claimed that such practices contributed to delays and inefficiencies in the execution of several hospital projects across the country.
“The reason why they failed to complete any of them is that they sold these contracts and took 10 per cent,” he alleged.
Mr Agyapong insisted that the management of the project has been undermined by corruption and weak oversight, stressing that Ghana could have made greater progress in improving healthcare infrastructure if proper systems had been followed.
He argued that the situation reflects a broader governance challenge, where political interests often override national development priorities.
The outspoken politician also criticised the handling of public health infrastructure projects, warning that continued mismanagement would deepen public frustration and erode trust in government initiatives.
He maintained that accountability must be strengthened in the award and execution of state contracts to ensure value for money and timely delivery of essential facilities.
Mr Agyapong reiterated his commitment to speaking out on issues he believes affect national development, insisting that he would not be intimidated by political pressure or internal party criticism.
He added that Ghana’s healthcare system continues to face avoidable setbacks due to corruption and lack of political will, urging leaders to prioritize transparency and efficiency.
The allegations are expected to reignite public debate over the Agenda 111 programme, which was designed to expand healthcare infrastructure through the construction of district and regional hospitals nationwide.
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