The GH¢60M La General Hospital Remark By Prof. Isaac Boadi Sparks Massive Reactions

As at November 15, 2026, Ghanaians have taken to social media in large numbers to react to remarks by Prof. Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance, on the repeated delays in major public projects. Commenting on the 2027 Budget, which has already been presented in Parliament, he cited the Boankra Inland Port, the Saglemi housing project and the La General Hospital as examples of a troubling pattern: announce, re-announce and re-budget without delivery.

According to Prof. Boadi, Boankra was 85% complete in 2025 and remains 85% complete in 2027. He also noted that Saglemi’s scope shrank from 8,000 homes to 1,506, while La General Hospital has received GH¢60 million for three consecutive years and is still unfinished. The remarks, shared by JoyNews, drew a wave of engagement.

Reactions have been varied. Many commenters broadly agreed with the professor’s concerns, pointing to what they see as persistent inefficiency in project delivery across successive governments. Some compared the cost and progress of different flagship projects, including the National Cathedral, arguing that the problem transcends political lines and reflects a deeper challenge in public financial management.

Others were more critical of the professor himself. Some questioned the practical value of academic expertise in governance, asking what tangible results theoretical research has produced. A few queried the figures cited, while others urged the public to scrutinise statements from people with high academic titles rather than accept them uncritically.

A third group called for patience, noting that major infrastructure takes time to complete. Meanwhile, some commenters expressed satisfaction that Ghanaians are increasingly analysing information independently rather than relying solely on media houses and public figures.

With the budget now before Parliament, the conversation underscores a growing public appetite for accountability in how project funds are allocated and spent. Citizens appear determined to scrutinise not only government promises, but also the commentary surrounding them.

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