Euroget De-Invest S.A., the contractor behind the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, has raised serious allegations against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following the facility’s commissioning on January 4, 2025.
In a strongly worded statement, Euroget asserted that the commissioning violated the terms of their contract, emphasizing that the hospital remains incomplete and has not been officially handed over to the government. The company further claimed it has not received full payment for the construction, leaving them in possession of the site.
“As the contractor, we retain possession of the site until the project is handed over correctly and legally,” the statement read. “We categorically did not grant permission to any party to enter the site for commissioning purposes.”
The hospital, which includes a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre, is part of a larger project initiated by former President John Agyekum Kufuor in 2008. It is among nine Euroget facilities aimed at bolstering healthcare infrastructure across Ghana. The Ashanti Regional Hospital, now the largest regional health facility in the country, boasts modern amenities such as an intensive care unit, maternity wards, operating theaters, and a medical gas plant.
Despite the facility’s potential to transform healthcare in the Ashanti Region, Euroget’s statement casts a shadow over its commissioning. Dr. Said Deraz, Group Chairman of Euroget, condemned the government’s actions as a breach of contract and law.
“This is a breach of the contract. We haven’t handed over, and every step should be taken to claim damages against all prior commissioning actions. By this move, the President implies that other facilities could have been commissioned similarly, without consulting the contractor,” Dr. Deraz stated.
The company also expressed concerns over security, noting that the government’s unilateral decision to commission the facility disregards the sanctity of contracts and established protocols. They urged authorities to investigate the matter and called on the government to adhere to due process.
Euroget further questioned the timing of the commissioning, which occurred just three days before the President's term ends. “Why would an outgoing President engage in such illegality? The timing raises concerns about whether this action serves a political agenda rather than the interests of Ghanaians,” the statement added.
While the government has yet to respond to these allegations, Euroget emphasized its commitment to completing the project to the highest standards. They urged stakeholders and the public to remain informed as the situation unfolds, reiterating their readiness to seek legal remedies for breaches of contract.
The controversy has sparked debates over governance, contract adherence, and the broader implications for public infrastructure projects in Ghana.
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