A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Obiri Boahen has criticized the government’s allocation of resources and priorities.
Speaking in an interview on Plan B FM’s Mid-day News, he criticized the construction of the National Cathedral, arguing that there are more pressing issues in the country that demand more attention and resources.
He pointed out that critical healthcare institutions such as the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital need dialysis machines.
He explained that these facilities play a crucial role in delivering healthcare services to Ghanaians and the lack of essential equipment like dialysis machines is a matter of concern.
“If you claim you will build a cathedral and all NPP people will be clapping, I will never clap for that project because it is not a number one priority. The amount of money that will be involved can be used to build the railway from Accra to Dormaa or Bawku, which is my topmost priority,” he said.
He added, “When you hear news like Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital is lacking dialysis machine, Korle Bu is lacking dialysis machine and people are paying huge monies, how do you take that?
“If you live in a country that is building a cathedral, but dialysis machines and incubators are lacking, and individuals are the ones providing such support for the hospitals, how do you talk about this?”
He then urged the NPP government to set their priorities right and do things that would benefit ordinary citizens as a whole.
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