Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul clears the air over controversial Afari Military Hospital project, says delays cannot be pinned on the current administration
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has made a striking intervention in the growing debate over the delayed completion and operationalisation of the Afari Military Hospital, insisting that the current government should not be blamed for the situation.
In a surprising statement, Nitiwul said responsibility for the delays goes beyond the present administration, arguing that the challenges surrounding the project have deeper roots.
The former minister, who oversaw the Defence Ministry during part of the project’s development, acknowledged that more could have been done to ensure the facility was completed and serving its intended purpose earlier.
His comments come amid renewed public discussions and political arguments over why the multi-million-dollar hospital project has taken longer than expected to become fully operational.
Nitiwul’s remarks have sparked reactions, with some describing them as a rare admission from a former government official, while others continue to demand answers over the delays surrounding the facility.
The Afari Military Hospital project has remained a major talking point in Ghana’s healthcare and political landscape, with citizens questioning why a facility expected to improve healthcare delivery has faced prolonged setbacks.
“The blame game must stop; the focus should be on getting the hospital working,” observers say as pressure mounts for a final solution.
