Following the recent revelations of construction lapses in the dams built under the 'One Village, One Dam' policy by the governing New Patriotic Party, (NPP) Minority MPs have strongly criticized the initiative, labelling it a mere political gimmick.

They argue that the policy was hastily implemented without proper consideration.

The criticism from the Minority MPs comes in the wake of JoyNews' documentary, titled 'Thirsty Dams,' which exposed the poor condition of the dams constructed during the Akufo-Addo government's tenure.

Among those expressing their concerns was Samson Ahi, the NDC MP for Bodi Constituency in the Western North Region.

According to Mr. Ahi, the 'One Village, One Dam' policy lacked careful planning and was primarily used as a propaganda tool to deceive the Ghanaian public.

He pointed out that despite the government's claims of having built dams, many of them were unable to retain water even during the rainy season, indicating poor execution.

Furthermore, the MPs accused the NPP government of prioritizing fulfilling a manifesto promise over the well-being of the communities affected by the dams. They emphasized that the policy's rushed implementation led to subpar construction, causing ongoing challenges with water supply in those areas.

Henry Yiadom Boakye, the NDC MP for Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region, echoed these concerns, highlighting the failure of the dams to deliver on their promised benefits.

He lamented that despite significant financial investments exceeding 200 million, the project failed to provide any meaningful returns or benefits to the communities.

The MPs argued that such resources could have been better utilized in other sectors like education, instead of being wasted on a project that did not meet its intended objectives.

They concluded that the evidence presented in the documentary reinforces their initial opposition to the 'One Village, One Dam' policy and calls for a more responsible approach to infrastructure development in the future.