The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has hinted that government has plans to terminate the contract for the Pwalugu Dam project which was initiated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).During an interaction with journalists after a three-day tour of various departments and agencies under his ministry, the minister indicated that a new plan is required to guarantee the successful execution of the initiative.

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“What we will do is to terminate that contract immediately. We’ll terminate the Pwalugu contract, look for a contractor, look for funding, and then immediately ensure execution of the contract,” he stated.In response to questions about possible judgment debt consequences, the minister assured that proper due diligence would be conducted.“Before we terminate, we’ll refer it to the Attorney General’s department for advice.

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But we are prepared to make sure that the Pwalugu project is executed. And I can assure you that it is going to be John Mahama’s signature project in the North,” he added.The Pwalugu multipurpose dam project was launched by the previous administration in 2019 with a $993 million contract. It was designed as a hybrid system, combining 60 MW of hydropower and 50 MW of solar power.

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In addition, the project was expected to manage overflow from the Bagre Dam, reducing recurring floods in northern Ghana and improving irrigation capabilities.Although the project was initially planned for completion by 2024, the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) recently disclosed that $12 million has been spent on initial preparations and site development, but actual construction has yet to begin.

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Pwalugu multipurpose dam: Government to terminate contract - Agric Minister reveals #JoyNews pic.twitter.com/A9lkLGFy5u— Joy 99.7 FM (@Joy997FM) January 29, 2025

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