The Minority Spokesperson on Communications, A.B.A Fuseini, has said any future National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration will review the $12.5 million Fly Zipline services agreement in line with the country’s interests.
This is after Parliament passed the Services agreement between Flyzipline and government for the use of drone technology for emergency medical supplies.
But in an interview with Citi News, the Sagnarigu MP said the agreement that has been passed by the House is not in the interest of the country.“There is no doubt, by the grace of Allah we are coming to power after the 2020 elections. When we are in power, we are going to review [it]. When I say review; we will look at everything that is in tandem with the national interest.
“If it falls short of the national interest, I can tell you the NDC will not uphold anything that is not in the national interest,” Mr. Fusseini stated.
The Minority in Parliament consistently criticised the agreement describing it as a rip-off.
It also said operating the services will cost the state $145,000 dollars monthly at each distribution centre.
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, also called for a review of the deal and noted that flying blood and other essential medical supplies via drone technology will not do much to bolster the country’s health sector.
The Ghana Medical Association also called on the government to suspend the deal because it does not fit into the country’s existing healthcare policy.
But Deputy Information Minister, Pius Hadzide, dismissed suggestions that operating the drone-delivery system for medical supplies at just four distribution centres for four years would cost the country about $27.8 million.
Mr. Hadzide stated that the highest estimated cost of implementing the programme at each distribution centre is $88, 000, with rebates potentially reducing the amount by $11, 000.
Defense from Zipline
Meanwhile, Systems Integration Manager at Fly Zipline, Daniel Marfo, has said the drone technology to be used in supplying blood should be viewed as solely an emergency intervention.
Speaking on Citi TV’s Face to Face, Mr. Marfo said that feasibility studies by Zipline revealed that health centers in Ghana face various challenges and as a result, he expects the introduction of the drones will help save lives during emergency circumstances.
“When products actually run out, you can actually lose a lot of lives, so we are providing an emergency delivery service. We are not replacing normal delivery” Mr. Marfo noted.
Source: Citi News
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NDC Will Review $12.5 Fly Zipline Agreement to $50.1million.
So NDC cannot introduce any single social intervention programme which benefits all parts of the country? All they know best is to 'review' what has been introduced by others. No wonder their leaders even steal academic work of others. What a party? NDC apuuuuuuu.
REVIEW YOUR KOLA COATED TEETH FIRST. FUUUUUUULISH AND ETHNOCENTRIC.
These ndc mps are just nkurasefuo exposing their nkurasesem because what thus government is doing is beyond them in just 2 years and they don't understand how this government is running this country succesafully when they thought debt was a policy, Onaapo was a policy, JM TOASO a policy, create l000t and share a policy, double salary a policy so when Free SHS is runing, teacher and nurses trainee allowances restored, NABCO working, Drones etua tua ! they are just confused nd talking anyhow ! what better thing will you expect from these people in parliament representing the ndc? if you have Suhuyini, Ablakwa, Sam George, Adongo, Bawa, Murtala etc as your mps what good will you expect? they follow their dumb John mahama who took a photo shot infront of CNN! Eeeei! in fact these people have disgraced us papa! Oh Ghana paaaa what shame ! Thank God for bringing Nana Addo, Addo playman, Addo papabi to restore our glory. Addo brofo, who speak and the whiteman claps, the white man stands up to give long ovation and the President of the Free World Donald of all Trump asks, who is this man? that is the president Ghana deserve, the president we believe in not what A B A Fuseini and his cronies of no substance will say, they can't speak for Ghana to listen and they can't speak for Ghana, just allow them to blow out the bad breath from their cavities! Ghana will decide and chose wisdom over bufoons!
I am surprised this Hon. Fuseine is saying NDC can only do something about it when they come into power 2020. what he said clearly shows that Ghana does not need a minority in parliament because they can not reason well when in opposition. If you can't reason well, make constructive criticism and even suggest better alternative whiles in opposition and wetin you go do if power is given to you. I'm sure you spoke out of anger Hon. please come again because what you said is even making your chances of coming back slim.
When is NDC coming to powers to review it? They only think about coming back to CREATE, LOOT & SHARE! Not anything that will help the people! They are against anything that will help Ghananians like this drones that can sent blood quickly to save the poor. Another example is the Synohyro deal. They (NDC) prefer selling the whole bauxite to Mahama's brother than all of Ghana enjoying it. NEVER again, NDC!
Ahh and you didnt review the Vodafone one? And u didn't see any thing wrong with the bus branding? Please spare us wae
does these fuuuuuls ever think they would come back to power any time soon, ediots you would remain in opposition for a long time to come review the contract in opposition. if you think it is not right give us the alternative and stop disturbing our ears, ndc boorrla party, kwashia juloi
They only pretend to care about Ghana when they are in opposition.Tell me what happened to the review of Vodafone when you came back into power?
ANOTHER NDC MP COMEDIAN.SO WHY ARE YOU GUYS THEN CRYING WHEN ALL CONTRACTS UNDER MAHAMA IS BEEN REVIEWED.NDC IS NOT A SERIOUS PARTY.