A youth group identified as the Professional Forum, associated with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for neglecting critical projects at the Hohoe campus of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).
At a press briefing held at the site of the abandoned projects, the group’s spokesperson, Andy Agbi, accused the current administration of failing to continue and complete initiatives started under the late President John Evans Atta Mills and his successor, John Mahama.
The projects, intended to bolster educational infrastructure, have reportedly deteriorated and been overtaken by vegetation.
Agbi outlined the group’s frustrations with the NPP government, emphasizing that multiple letters and appeals have been made to draw attention to the unfinished work but failed.
The group displayed placards with messages such as “JM will speedily complete this abandoned project” and “Bawumia, Amewu, and NPP must go and will go.”
Agbi highlighted the significance of the UHAS projects, noting that they were initiated to advance education in the region, a priority for the previous administration.
Establishing UHAS was vital to providing access to tertiary education and fostering economic and social development.
“The establishment of the Hohoe campus was envisioned as a powerful tool for empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds,” Agbi said.
“The abandonment of these projects reflects a lack of commitment to educational and socio-economic progress.”
The spokesperson criticized John Peter Amewu, the MP for Hohoe, accusing him of failing to advocate for educational development in the region and not addressing these issues in Parliament.
The group asserted that the Akufo-Addo-led government has deliberately neglected the projects and alleged that Amewu still needs to fulfil his campaign promises related to education.
The Professional Forum underscored that the previous NDC government had secured funding to continue and complete the UHAS projects, which they believe could significantly impact the region’s educational landscape.
The criticism from the Professional Forum comes as a call to action for the government to address the abandoned projects and fulfil its educational commitments to the Hohoe community.
