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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed dissatisfaction with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for neglecting critical projects he initiated during his tenure but left incomplete by the end of his administration.
Speaking to journalists in Accra on November 17, 2024, Mr. Kufuor specifically mentioned the Affordable Housing Project in Asokore Mampong and sections of the Accra-Kumasi Highway as examples of projects that were abandoned following the NPP’s defeat in the 2008 elections.
Mr. Kufuor criticized the lack of continuity in governance, attributing it to ideological differences between the two major political parties.
“Change of government in 2008 really affected us due to lack of continuity, because we had plans of continuing projects. But they were stalled. Our brothers in the NDC which took over power had a different ideology from ours,” he said.
He questioned the rationale behind abandoning state-funded projects, describing it as wasteful and counterproductive.
“They said they would not touch the road projects I couldn’t complete while leaving office. If you will not continue, is it your money? It’s the state money, why won’t you touch the projects,” he added.
The former President emphasized the importance of prioritizing national development over political rivalry, urging successive governments to ensure the continuation of projects to maximize public resources.
The abandoned projects, particularly in housing and road infrastructure, remain a contentious issue, highlighting the challenges of sustaining long-term development in Ghana amidst political transitions.
