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October 17, 2026
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‘It was very difficult to be NPP in 2024’ – Ekua Amoakoh
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Key Points
- Dr. Amoakoh, spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia and the NPP Health Committee, conducted extensive research into the NPP's health sector record for the 2024 elections.
- Her research involved gathering and analyzing official data from the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, and the National Health Insurance Authority.
- The findings from her data-driven research frequently clashed with claims made by her own NPP colleagues, leading to significant internal disagreements.
- Dr. Amoakoh attributed these heated exchanges to the intense propaganda and political contest surrounding the 2024 general election.
- Her research covered the health sector's history across multiple administrations, including the PNDC era and the Kufuor and Atta Mills governments, to provide a comprehensive overview.
Why This Matters
This article is significant for Ghana as it exposes the challenges of promoting evidence-based discussions within political parties, especially during election periods. It highlights how political propaganda can override factual information, potentially hindering informed public discourse and accountability regarding critical sectors like health. This dynamic can impact the quality of policy debates and public understanding of government performance.
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