A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akontombra, who also served as Deputy Majority Leader in Ghana’s 8th Parliament, is under heavy criticism following claims that he misused funds from the Social Investment Fund (SIF). These funds were allocated for building nurses’ quarters in Bopai, Western Region. The project, meant to support healthcare workers with proper housing, is now being described as a “death trap” due to its poor construction, sparking outrage across social media and local radio.
Reports shared on platforms like Facebook suggest the former MP secured the SIF contract and handed it to a company allegedly linked to him. The building constructed in Bopai is reportedly of poor quality, built with substandard materials and lacking key facilities, making it uninhabitable. Many online users condemned the alleged misuse of public funds, describing it as an act of selfishness and greed, and questioned how someone trusted with public office could put personal interest ahead of community welfare.
The Social Investment Fund, meant to support essential infrastructure such as health and education projects, has come under increased scrutiny for possible corruption. If the accusations against the former MP are confirmed, they would feed into wider complaints about poor governance and corruption under the NPP’s administration. Though no official comments have been made by the SIF or the Akontombra District Assembly, public calls for the former MP to return the funds and be prosecuted are growing stronger.
Many Ghanaians have voiced their anger at the situation, urging leaders to put politics aside and focus on accountability. Some compared it to past scandals involving government property deals and called for thorough investigations. The current government, under the NDC, has promised to investigate such incidents, with President John Mahama stressing the need for justice and transparency.