Accra, Ghana – Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central Constituency, Kwame A Plus, has strongly criticized the government’s decision to proceed with the controversial Hajj Village project, arguing that Ghana has more pressing priorities.
In a statement, the outspoken MP questioned the rationale behind allocating state resources to a facility that benefits only a fraction of the population while crucial national projects remain incomplete.
“We have critical projects like the Agenda 111 hospitals. Some are near completion and will provide essential healthcare services to millions. Shouldn’t we focus on completing these hospitals before investing in a facility that benefits only a fraction of the population?” A Plus said.
The government has defended the project, with a spokesperson for the President stating that the Hajj Village is a new airport terminal being developed by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and does not involve taxpayer money. However, A Plus rejected this claim, arguing that as a state-owned enterprise, any funds used by GACL are still public resources.
“The Ghana Airport Company does not belong to Asagyam Herbal Clinic. It is a state enterprise, meaning any funds it uses are still state funds,” he remarked. He further urged the government to focus on improving aviation infrastructure in a way that benefits all travelers rather than catering to a specific group.
Drawing comparisons to the controversial National Cathedral project, A Plus warned that the Hajj Village could follow a similar path. He accused the Akufo-Addo administration of initially claiming that the cathedral would not cost taxpayers a pesewa, only for the state to later spend over $400 million on an unfinished project.
“This is how it begins—they fail to take wise counsel and instead send their foot soldiers to insult us for speaking the truth. We have seen these things, we have fought these things, and we have won against them before,” he asserted.
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As public debate over the project intensifies, the government is yet to respond directly to A Plus’ concerns. However, his comments have reignited discussions on Ghana’s fiscal priorities, with many calling for greater accountability and prudent spending.
