Weija gbawe: Hundreds of frustrated residents in the Weija/Gbawe enclave have poured onto the streets in protest, accusing the government led by John Dramani Mahama of neglecting a fully completed 120-bed children's medical facility in the area.
According to Ghana Web, the demonstrators, visibly agitated, say the hospital, reportedly initiated under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been left idle despite being fully furnished with what they describe as 'state-of-the-art equipment.' The protestors, chanting slogans and wielding placards, questioned why a critical healthcare facility meant to serve children remains shut while communities continue to grapple with inadequate hospital space.
One protester expressed frustration, asking, 'Why should we allow a fully completed and equipped facility to lie waste and rot while our children suffer?' Another resident lamented the dire consequences of the situation, alleging that preventable deaths are occurring due to a lack of hospital beds. 'People are being turned away because there are no beds, and some die in the process. So why should this one rot simply because the government refuses to commission it?' the resident questioned.
The protest, which drew over a thousand participants, brought traffic in parts of the municipality to a standstill as residents demanded immediate action. Organizers of the demonstration say they will formally present a petition to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), urging authorities to expedite the commissioning and operationalization of the facility.
The development adds to growing public concern over the utilization of completed public infrastructure, especially in critical sectors such as healthcare, where delays can have life-and-death consequences. A fully constructed and well-equipped children's specialist hospital at Weija in the Greater Accra Region remains idle two years after completion, despite significant investment in modern medical infrastructure.