The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Pusiga, Ghana, has expressed concerns over the government's development priorities, questioning why a 24-hour market project is being pursued while the Agenda 111 hospital in the district remains unfinished. The party argues that completing the hospital and improving deteriorated roads in Pusiga, Widana, and Kulungungu should receive greater attention. The district currently lacks a functioning public hospital, exacerbating healthcare challenges for residents.
The Agenda 111 hospital in Pusiga is one of eight such projects initiated in the Upper East Region under the previous government. However, the facility remains incomplete, with the Pusiga District Chief Executive, Abdul Rahim Aguri Haruna, appealing to the government in March 2026 to complete it. The NPP is not opposed to the construction of a new market but believes the hospital and roads should take priority.
NPP Communications Officer for Pusiga, Sumaila Jafaru, addressed the media, highlighting the government's questionable development priorities for the constituency. He asked, "Why is a new 24-hour market receiving attention while the Agenda 111 hospital remains unfinished and the inner roads of Pusiga, Widana, and Kulungungu remain in poor condition?" The party also questioned the decision to replace the existing market, which it claims had only minor defects before its demolition.
The NPP further argued that President John Mahama had pledged during the 2024 election campaign to complete unfinished Agenda 111 hospitals. The party called on the government to demonstrate that commitment in Pusiga. Mr. Jafaru emphasized that the absence of a completed public hospital affects access to healthcare, particularly for pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
"A hospital is not a luxury but a necessity," the party said. The NPP has consequently called on President Mahama and the Member of Parliament for Pusiga, Hajia Lardi Ayii Ayamba, to push for the completion of the hospital and rehabilitation of roads in the constituency. The party believes that addressing these pressing needs will significantly improve the lives of residents in Pusiga.
The Pusiga District Chief Executive, Abdul Rahim Aguri Haruna, had previously appealed to the government to complete the Agenda 111 hospital. The NPP's concerns reflect the growing frustration among residents regarding the government's development priorities. The party's stance highlights the need for the government to reassess its priorities and address the pressing needs of the constituency.
The government faces mounting pressure to address the healthcare and infrastructure needs in Pusiga. The NPP's call to action underscores the importance of prioritizing the completion of the hospital and rehabilitation of roads in the constituency. Key stakeholders, including President Mahama and the Member of Parliament for Pusiga, are expected to take action to address these pressing concerns.
Key points
- The NPP in Pusiga questions the government's priority on a 24-hour market project over an unfinished hospital.
- The Agenda 111 hospital in Pusiga remains incomplete despite being initiated under the previous government.
- The NPP has called on President Mahama and the Member of Parliament for Pusiga to push for the completion of the hospital and rehabilitation of roads in the constituency.
