$1.7bn loss could fund completion of Agenda 111 project – NPP
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Communications Team, Aaron Antwi, says the alleged $1.7 billion loss associated with Ghana’s gold purchasing operations could have been used to complete the government’s Agenda 111 hospital project.
A New Patriotic Party (NPP) member has claimed that a reported $1.7 billion loss from Ghana’s gold purchasing operations could have been utilized to finish the government’s Agenda 111 hospital project. According to Aaron Antwi, the amount, roughly equivalent to "GH¢22 billion", represents a substantial financial resource that could have been allocated to key national development needs instead of being absorbed by the alleged loss.
Antwi made these remarks during an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse, emphasizing that the ongoing controversy should be centered on the potential impact on Ghanaians rather than devolving into political disagreements. He pointed out that in February 2025, the President of Ghana had stated that $1.7 billion was required to complete Agenda 111, which involves constructing 111 hospitals across the country.
The NPP communicator urged the responsible authorities to provide transparent explanations regarding the reported losses and to clarify how the funds were managed. Antwi further stated that the NPP would continue to back the Minority in Parliament's pursuit of the matter through "appropriate legal and parliamentary processes." He stressed that the primary focus should remain on holding the Ghanaian taxpayer accountable and determining the facts surrounding the reported $1.7 billion loss.
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