New Patrotic Party communications team member Nana Akuoko, has challenged the government to account for delays in establishing the proposed Women’s Development Bank, arguing that the initiative has yet to materialise despite earlier assurances by the Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that it would be ready in 2026.
Speaking to Tutuwaa Danso on The Verdict on Starr FM, Nana Akuoko said the government must be held accountable for its timelines, insisting that campaign promises should translate into tangible outcomes rather than continued explanations about ongoing preparations.
He questioned why the bank was yet to become operational, despite assurances that arrangements had been made to support its establishment.
According to him, Ghanaians, particularly women who stand to benefit from the initiative, expected to see tangible progress towards the establishment of the financial institution by now.
He said the absence of visible facilities or operational branches had raised questions about how far the government had advanced with the project.
Nana Akuoko further questioned why the proposed bank had not commenced operations despite claims that about GH¢400 million had been set aside at the Bank of Ghana to support the initiative.
He maintained that the government must provide clear information on the progress made and demonstrate how the promised financial institution would become accessible to its intended beneficiaries.
He stressed that the issue was not about what the government could achieve within its four-year mandate but its responsibility to honour specific timelines communicated to the public.
“A promise, again, I say, is a promise. We’re not talking about the four-year, what you’ll be able to do. But my point is, still on the budget, the Finance Minister said by 2026, this women’s bank is going to be ready,” he said.
The NPP communicator also expressed concern that delays in delivering major campaign promises could weaken young people’s confidence in the government’s commitment to addressing their economic challenges.
Nana Akuoko therefore called on the government to move beyond assurances and provide concrete evidence of progress towards establishing the bank.
Story By Pamela Quayson
