A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has voiced strong criticism of the government's allocation of resources and priorities in Ghana.During an interview interview with the media on October 18, 2023, Mr Boahen raised concerns about the construction of the National Cathedral, emphasizing that there are more urgent issues in the country that require immediate attention and resources.

He specifically highlighted the critical healthcare institutions, such as the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, which are in dire need of dialysis machines.

Mr Boahen explained that these facilities are essential for providing healthcare services to Ghanaians, and the absence of vital equipment like dialysis machines is a matter of serious concern.

Mr Boahen expressed his disapproval of the National Cathedral project, stating,"if you claim you will build a cathedral and all NPP people will be clapping, I will never clap for that project because it is not a number one priority. The amount of money that will be involved can be used to build the railway from Accra to Dormaa or Bawku, which is my topmost priority.

He added, “When you hear news like Komfo Anokye is lacking dialysis machine, Korle Bu is lacking dialysis machine and people are paying huge monies, how do you take that?

He went on to say, "When you hear news like Komfo Anokye is lacking dialysis machine, Korle Bu is lacking dialysis machine, and people are paying huge monies, how do you take that? If you live in a country that claims they are building a cathedral, but dialysis machines and incubators are lacking, and individuals are the ones providing such support for the hospitals, how do you talk about this?"

Dialysis is a crucial medical treatment for patients with kidney issues, as it helps remove excess fluids and waste from the bloodstream. Patients typically require three dialysis sessions per week to maintain a decent quality of life.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, shared that there are approximately 700 to 1,000 people undergoing dialysis treatment in the country, with 350 of them being treated at the Dialysis Unit of the KBTH.

The unit conducts 2,000 dialysis sessions every month.Dr. Ampomah also urged the government to establish the necessary legal frameworks to facilitate kidney transplants as an alternative to prolonged dialysis treatment, which can be quite stressful.

He made these comments while receiving a GHS 100,000 donation from a team representing The Maker's House Chapel International for the Dialysis Unit of the Hospital.