Yusif Adams writes : Exposing the Flaws in Mahama’s Agenda 111 Criticism
In his today’s SONA address, President Mahama claimed that funds have been misused under the Agenda 111 projects, citing $400 million spent on projects at various stages of completion. However, a closer examination of his statement reveals a glaring lack of transparency and misleading information.
Mahama himself acknowledged that each hospital would cost approximately $18 million, which translates to a total cost of approximately $1.998 billion for all 111 projects. Given this, the $400 million spent so far seems like a reasonable investment, considering the projects are at different stages of completion. So, what’s the real issue here?
Mahama’s criticism falls flat because he failed to provide a breakdown of the percentage of completion for each project. Without this crucial information, it’s impossible to determine that the $400 million spent didn’t worth it. This lack of transparency raises more questions than answers.
It’s also worth noting that President Akufo-Addo’s administration has made significant progress on the Agenda 111 projects, with nearly 70% of the projects nearing completion. This contradicts Mahama’s narrative of misused funds and lack of progress.
Those NDC members shouting in support of Mahama’s statement desperately need a crash course in critical thinking. Mahama’s claim that he needs $1.7 billion to complete the project is a clever attempt to deceive the public. By acknowledging the initial estimated cost of $1.998 billion and the $400 million already spent, Mahama is trying to create the impression that the $400 million spent was wasted. However, the truth is that the $400 million spent is part of the initial estimated cost. By requesting an additional $1.7 billion, Mahama is essentially seeking to inflate the total cost to over $2 billion ($1.7 billion + $400 million). This is a clear attempt to create a slush fund for personal gain, rather than a genuine effort to complete the project.
A closer look at the numbers reveals that Mahama’s claim of needing $1.7 billion would result in an excess of $102 million, calculated as follows:
$1.998 billion (initial estimated cost) – $400 million (already spent) = $1.598 billion (actual remaining cost)
$1.7 billion (Mahama’s claim) – $1.598 billion (actual remaining cost) = $102 million (potential excess for personal gain)
In conclusion, Mahama’s criticism of the Agenda 111 projects is a thinly veiled attempt to deceive the Ghanaian people and further his own interests. His lack of transparency, misleading information, and blatant attempt to inflate the budget for personal gain are all testaments to his true intentions.
The Ghanaian people deserve better, and it’s time to hold our leaders accountable for their actions.
*Yusif Adams*
*Director of Communications, NPP- Asante Akim south Constituency*.
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