5 hospitals handed over by Health Ministry yesterday are part of Akufo-Addo's legacy - Eastern Regional NPP

The Eastern Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) has made a statement. They say the five new health facilities are part of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s legacy. These facilities were handed over by the Ministry of Health yesterday.

The hospitals are located in Jumapo, Kwabeng, Nkwatia, Adukrom, and Achiase. While their completion is positive, the NPP is disappointed. They believe the current government did not acknowledge where these projects originated.

According to the NPP, these facilities were initiated by former President Akufo-Addo. He secured a €79 million loan for 11 hospitals and one polyclinic. Five of these projects were meant for the Eastern Region.

Despite this, the government's recent statement did not mention Akufo-Addo's role. Instead, they tried to present these projects as their own initiative. The NPP criticized this omission as a deliberate attempt to rewrite history.

They argue that ignoring past achievements undermines transparency in governance. A responsible government should recognize contributions from previous administrations. This acknowledgment is important regardless of political differences.

Beyond the five hospitals opened yesterday, other major healthcare projects are underway. These include the Eastern Regional Hospital Expansion and Agenda 111 projects. The Anyinam Trauma Hospital is also part of this effort.

The NPP urges the current government to recognize these foundational contributions. They stress that Ghana's development should be based on truth and transparency.