Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has criticised Agenda 111, a health infrastructure policy introduced under the erstwhile Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, describing it as hastily conceived and driven more by political expediency than careful planning.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, January 26, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said the policy was rolled out largely in response to public criticism over inadequate health infrastructure, particularly as elections drew closer.

“Clearly, it was always clear that it was a rushed policy, it was not properly thought through, and it was a knee-jerk response to political criticism that the government at the time had not done much in regard to the health infrastructure and especially elections were fast approaching, and they needed to show that they were doing something about health,” he said.

He cautioned that such reactive approaches could undermine long-term planning in the health sector, stressing that health policies must be grounded in evidence and sustainability rather than short-term political considerations.

“Policies in health cannot be driven by political expediency; they must be strategically designed to deliver lasting improvements for the population,” he added.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu further observed that election cycles often push governments towards highly visible, short-term projects at the expense of deeper systemic reforms.

“The temptation to showcase immediate results during election periods can overshadow the critical work needed to strengthen the health system,” he explained.

Concluding, the Communications Minister underscored the need for deliberate and strategic policy formulation, warning that rushed decisions could erode efficiency and public trust.

“Moving forward, the focus should be on policies that are carefully thought through, not merely designed to appease critics or generate political headlines,” he stated.