Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, the Member of Parliament for Nabdam and Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Committee, has urged the NPP minority to continue weeding the sites of abandoned projects.
According to the NDC MP, the Minority should continue drawing attention to facilities left incomplete by their administration.
He cited that the NDC in opposition also employed the same tactics as the NPP minority is using now.
Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, however, argued that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration left several health projects unattended, which led to the deterioration.
Speaking on Asempa FM on June 10, 2026, Dr Nawaane stated, “What the Minority is doing now, we did the same when we were in the Minority”.
“They should continue weeding. They left those projects there for eight years before we came to power,” he stated.
He highlighted that some of the facilities have already deteriorated: “When we went there, all the equipment had been damaged and was no longer fit for purpose. They attempted to commission the facilities, but they couldn’t”.
Dr Nawaane further added, “The projects in Sewua and Afari were projects Mahama started during his first term”.
“When we came, the economy was in intensive care, and we have started fixing it,” he said.
“We are not going to borrow from external sources for projects. Last year, we used our internal resources. We don’t want to go down the borrowing path anymore because we need to stabilise the economy,” he explained.
“We are committed to completing all the uncompleted projects they left behind,” he added.
The NDC MPs’ comments follow a recent inspection by Minority members of Parliament’s Health Committee, led by Ranking Member Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, as they visited several health facilities in the Ashanti Region.
The tour comes amid concerns of strain on the health infrastructure at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
The brouhaha follows the doctors and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), who have suspended their industrial action over the suspension of Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 9, the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) announced the suspension following engagements with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Hospital Board, management and other stakeholders.
Part of the statement issued read, “The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) wishes to inform the general public that the industrial action embarked upon by its members has been suspended with effect from today, 9th June, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
This decision has been made following fruitful engagements and the timely intervention of His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Hospital Board, Management and other key stakeholders who have demonstrated commitment towards addressing the concerns that led to the industrial action.
While KADA remains committed to ensuring that the issues that occasioned the strike are fully resolved, we have carefully considered the potential impact of the prolonged action on patient care and public health. The safety and well-being of patients and the broader public interest remain central to our responsibilities, and these have informed our decision to suspend the action and continue the dialogue.
KADA expresses its profound gratitude to Otumfuo Osei Tutu I1, the Board, Management, and all stakeholders for their efforts in facilitating dialogue and fostering a path toward an amicable resolution of the outstanding issues.
We are particularly grateful to the National Executive Council (NEC) and membership of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) for their unwavering support and intervention in this important matter”.
Watch the video below:
@asempa_fm Abandoned Hospital projects: We also did what the Minority is doing today when we were in opposition. They should continue weeding at the projects their government left in the bush. — Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, Chairperson of the Health Committee. #Ekosiisen ♬ original sound – ASEMPA FM
