Euroget De-Invest has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of acting illegally by commissioning the incomplete 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital and a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre in Sewua, Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region.

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In a statement issued in Accra on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and signed by Group Chairman Said Deraz, the Egyptian investment firm described the commissioning as a breach of contract, emphasizing that the hospital remains unfinished and has not yet been officially handed over to the government."Euroget De-Invest S.A. has not yet received full payment for the construction of the hospital.

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Furthermore, the project remains incomplete and has not yet been officially handed over to the government," the statement asserted.The company, responsible for constructing nine hospitals across the country, including the Sewua facility, claimed it retained possession of the site and had not authorized the commissioning event."As the contractor, we retain possession of the site until the project is handed over correctly and legally.

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We categorically did not grant permission to any party to enter the site for commissioning purposes," it stressed, adding, "This is a breach of contract. We haven't handed over, and every step should be taken to claim damages against all previous commissioning because, by this action, the President is implying that he could have commissioned those hospitals without incurring any costs on our part."<img

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alt="" class="wp-image-735522"/>Euroget further criticized the government for failing to consult the company before the event and noted that no representative from the firm was present during the commissioning. It questioned the motives behind the move, highlighting its occurrence just days before a presidential transition."As we

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approach the transition of power in Ghana, we are left questioning the motives behind such an action. Why would an outgoing President engage in such illegality just three days before handing over office? The timing raises concerns about the legitimacy of the actions taken and whether they serve any political agenda rather than the interests of citizens who rely on these healthcare facilities," the statement read.<img

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alt="" class="wp-image-735523"/>The firm called on relevant authorities to investigate the matter, warning that the government's actions could undermine the integrity of the project and set a negative precedent for future contracts.Despite the controversy, Euroget De-Invest reaffirmed its commitment to completing the hospital and

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delivering it to the highest standards, urging the government to adhere to due process and fulfill its financial obligations."We remain committed to completing the hospital to the highest standards and fulfilling our contractual obligations. We hope this matter can be resolved amicably and that the government will recognise the importance of following due process in all its dealings," the statement concluded.EUROGET_DE-INVEST_SADownload

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