“Don’t Abandon Agenda 111”: Akufo-Addo Urges Mahama to Finish and Use the Hospitals

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the completion and operationalization of the Agenda 111 hospital projects, emphasizing that the initiative was conceived as a long-term solution to Ghana’s healthcare challenges rather than a political undertaking.

Speaking on the status of the programme, Akufo-Addo stressed that the hospitals were designed to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved districts where residents often travel long distances to receive basic medical attention. 

He cautioned against allowing the projects to stall, noting that unfinished facilities risk becoming symbols of political division instead of instruments of national development.

Agenda 111, launched during his administration, aimed to construct over a hundred healthcare facilities, including district and regional hospitals, psychiatric centers, and specialized institutions across the country. 

While several of these projects have reached advanced stages of construction, many remain incomplete or are yet to be fully equipped and staffed, raising concerns among the public about delays and the effective use of resources.

Akufo-Addo maintained that healthcare delivery should not be subject to partisan considerations, arguing that the ultimate beneficiaries of the initiative are ordinary Ghanaians. 

He called on the current administration to view the programme as a national asset that must be completed regardless of political transitions.

His remarks come amid growing public debate over the condition and future of the Agenda 111 facilities. 

Civil society groups and healthcare advocates have increasingly called for clarity on timelines for completion and the steps being taken to ensure that the hospitals become fully functional.

Analysts say the former president’s comments serve both as a defense of his administration’s legacy and a broader appeal for continuity in governance. 

They note that large-scale infrastructure projects often span multiple administrations, making collaboration and policy consistency essential for their success.

As discussions around healthcare access intensify, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities, the fate of Agenda 111 has re-emerged as a key national issue.

For many observers, the completion and utilization of these hospitals will be a critical test of political commitment to improving public health outcomes and ensuring that major development projects deliver tangible benefits to citizens.