Alexander Akwasi Acquah, Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda and former Deputy Minister for Health, has expressed dissatisfaction over President Mahama’s direct involvement in addressing recent national grievances.
The lawmaker suggested that prevailing issues specifically the controversial “Abobolance” (motorcycle ambulances) and the return of erratic power supply, known as “Dumsor” should not require the personal intervention of President John Dramani Mahama.
Taking to his official Facebook page, Mr. Acquah voiced his displeasure that the President has been forced to take center stage in clarifying matters that have caused widespread public agitation.
”I am not happy the President himself has to explain some of the issues that Ghanaians are not happy with,” the MP stated, specifically tagging the hashtags #Abobolance and #Dumsor.
The MP’s comments come as Ghanaians demand clear timelines for the resolution of power outages currently crippling businesses and households. Simultaneously, the “Abobolance” initiative, intended to improve emergency response in rural areas, has faced intense scrutiny regarding its suitability and effectiveness within the health sector.
While the President has recently addressed the nation on various economic and social challenges, Akwasi Acquah’s stance suggests a need for sector ministers and state agencies to take a more proactive role.
He argued that relevant officials should be the ones communicating with the public and resolving these operational bottlenecks.
In response to the backlash, President John Dramani Mahama moved to correct misinformation circulating on social media.
Speaking during a sod-cutting ceremony for a 24-hour economy market in Bimbilla during his Northern Region tour, the President clarified the nature of the “Abobolance.”
He explained that the tricycles deployed under the Free Primary Healthcare initiative are not intended to function as standard ambulances.
Instead, they are designed as transport solutions for community health workers, aimed at reaching remote villages inaccessible by larger vehicles.
The Oda MP’s remarks have sparked a heated online conversation regarding the efficiency of government communicators and the management of sector-specific crises.
By highlighting these issues, the former Deputy Health Minister has underscored the significant weight of public sentiment regarding the country’s current energy and healthcare logistics landscape.
By 1960news.com
