President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Dr. Alexander Adusei from his role as Director of the Keta Port, a project that has seen little to no progress since its introduction.

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Dr. Adusei, who was appointed in 2019 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, was entrusted with overseeing the port’s development in the Volta Region.

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While no official explanation has been provided for his removal, it is widely speculated that the prolonged inactivity of the project contributed to the decision.

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In 2018, the Akufo-Addo administration officially earmarked Keta as the site for the port through an Executive Instrument, assigning its development to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).

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Despite this designation, the project remains unexecuted, fueling mounting disappointment among residents and stakeholders.

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During the 2024 election campaign, Mahama criticized the previous administration for what he described as a wasted opportunity, emphasizing that after eight years, not a single structure had been put up for the port.

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In August 2024, six private investors expressed interest in collaborating with the government to develop the facility, but no concrete agreements have been reached.

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