Gov't redirecting dedicated funds from Agenda 111 projects – Amin Adam claims

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament and a former Minister for Finance, has accused the government of diverting funds allocated for the Agenda 111 hospital projects.
Speaking during the approval of the estimates for the 2025 budget statement in Parliament on Wednesday, 26th March, he expressed concern over what he described as a lack of commitment to the initiative.
He argued that the diversion of funds could significantly delay the completion of the hospitals, which are essential for improving access to healthcare across the country.
“This government assured Ghanaians that it would continue and complete all ongoing government projects, including Agenda 111, yet funds allocated for these critical projects are being redirected elsewhere,” Dr Amin Adam stated.
He questioned why the government was failing to honour its financial commitments to the initiative, despite repeated promises to prioritise healthcare infrastructure.
According to him, such actions undermine public trust and cast doubt on the government’s ability to complete the hospitals within the projected timeframe.
He also criticised the Minister for Finance for suggesting that Agenda 111 projects would be realigned for funding under the Big Push Initiative, arguing that the initiative itself is underfunded by $1.7 billion this year.
“Where exactly are these funds being channelled, and why is there no clear explanation to Parliament and the public?” he asked.
He urged the government to immediately restore the diverted funds and ensure that the hospitals are completed to benefit communities in urgent need of improved healthcare facilities.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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