90% Ready Hospitals Still Locked: Bawumia’s Spokesperson Slams Mahama Over 35 Hospitals Promise

Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, Spokesperson and Press Secretary to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has questioned the credibility of the government’s commitment to completing and opening 35 hospitals in 2027, citing what she describes as the failure to operationalise nearly completed health facilities.

Her criticism follows the government’s 2027 Budget announcement, which has renewed attention on its plans for healthcare infrastructure and the completion of outstanding hospital projects across the country.

In a statement reacting to the government’s hospital commitments, Dr. Amoakoh challenged the administration to explain why it should be trusted with a target of 35 hospitals in 2027 when it allegedly failed to open 10 facilities in 2026.

She argued that several hospitals were reportedly about 90 per cent complete when the government assumed office but had remained locked for 23 months without being opened to serve the public.

According to her, the situation raises serious questions about the government’s commitment to healthcare delivery, particularly at a time when many communities continue to face challenges accessing adequate medical facilities.

“You mocked the vision, yet kept 90%-ready hospitals locked for 23 months. If you couldn’t open 10 in 2026, why should Ghanaians believe 35 in 2027?” she questioned.

Dr. Amoakoh’s comments appear to be a direct challenge to the Mahama administration’s healthcare infrastructure agenda, with the former Vice President’s spokesperson suggesting that the government must demonstrate its ability to deliver on existing commitments before making fresh promises.

The controversy also highlights the growing political debate surrounding the management and completion of hospital projects initiated under previous administrations.

Healthcare infrastructure remains a major issue in Ghana, as access to quality medical services continues to be a concern for residents in several communities, particularly those outside major urban centres.

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are essential to improving emergency response, reducing pressure on existing medical institutions and ensuring that people can access treatment closer to their homes.

Dr. Amoakoh’s remarks have therefore brought renewed scrutiny to the government’s proposed hospital targets and the timeline for delivering them.

Her challenge places the administration under pressure to provide clarity on the status of the reportedly near-completed facilities and explain the steps being taken to make them operational.

As discussions surrounding the 2027 Budget continue, Ghanaians will be watching closely to see whether the government can translate its hospital promises into completed and functioning healthcare facilities.

For Dr. Amoakoh, the central question remains whether the administration can deliver 35 hospitals in 2027 when its previous target has come under criticism.

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