Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has instructed Euroget De-Invest, the contractors of the Afari (Kumasi) Military Hospital, to submit all outstanding financial, legal, and technical concerns to the Defence Ministry by Friday.

This directive follows a high-level meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, between the Ministry and the contractors to address the longstanding issues that have stalled the hospital’s completion for over six years.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, February 20, Dr. Boamah reiterated the government’s determination to operationalise the hospital by September this year.

“Following our visit to the Afari (Kumasi) Military Hospital last week and our further engagement with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, I promised to complete the hospital and begin its operations in September this year,” he stated.

He stressed that the project was initially meant to be completed in 2018 under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration but faced setbacks under the previous government.

“To complete the project, we have subsequently demanded that Euroget formally submit their outstanding issues by close of day tomorrow. This will afford the government clarity to scrutinise and contest any concerns if necessary, ensuring cost-effective and lawful decisions towards project completion,” Dr. Boamah explained.

The Defence Minister further assured Ghanaians that the government is committed to completing the hospital while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

“In resetting Ghana for the good people of Ghana, the Mahama government will also ensure the public purse is protected. The Military Hospital project will be completed and operationalised,” he affirmed.