CONCERNS OVER THE COMMISSIONING OF ASHANTI REGIONAL 250-BED HOSPITAL IN SEWUA
From the Office of Dr. Said Deraz, Group Chairman, Euroget De-Invest S.A.
The recent commissioning of the 250-Bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, Bosomtwe District, by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, 4th January 2025, raises serious concerns regarding legal and contractual obligations.
While we acknowledge the importance of
healthcare infrastructure in the Ashanti Region, we must firmly state that the commissioning of the 250-bed facility was conducted in direct violation of the terms of our contract.
It is important to stress that Euroget De-Invest S.A. has not yet received full payment for the construction of the hospital. Furthermore, the project remains incomplete and has not yet been officially handed over to the government. As the contractor, we retain possession of the site until the project is handed over correctly and legally. We categorically did not grant permission to any party to enter the site for commissioning purposes.
Dr. Said Deraz, Group CEO and Chairman of Euroget De-Invest S.A., expressed his concerns as follows:
“Euroget did not give anyone permission to enter the site. Possession is still ours until we hand over in the correct and legal manner.” He further
“This is a breach of the 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.”
We should clarify that the commissioning was conducted without the contractor’s (Euroget De-Invest S.A.) knowledge and is therefore invalid.
The hospital remains incomplete, with several critical tasks outstanding, including:
- Completion of the hospital’s power stations, which is delayed due to the non-availability of the power source from the Government of Ghana.
- Installation of major medical equipment, which requires a permanent power connection.
- Repairs to the landscape and buildings caused by the prolonged work suspension due to delayed payments from the Government of Ghana.
- Final finishing touches on staff housing, and more.
The fact that the government proceeded with the commissioning without consulting Euroget raises questions about the adherence to legal protocols and the sanctity of contracts. The company, which secured the funding for the hospital’s construction, was not consulted regarding this purported commissioning. Additionally, there was no representative from Euroget present at the event, which accentuates our exclusion from a critical milestone in the project.
We believe that the government’s actions constitute a serious breach of security concerning the hospital. Entering the premises without our permission to undertake the commissioning, while the hospital remains incomplete and without the contractor being fully compensated, reflects a disregard for the law and contractual agreements. This situation represents a level of lawlessness that cannot be overlooked. Please find attached to this release photos of the current state of the hospital, which reinforces this Statement
As we 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? We must stress that the timing of this commissioning raises concerns about the legitimacy of the actions taken and whether they serve any political agenda rather than the interests of the citizens who rely on these healthcare facilities.
It is fundamental for all stakeholders, including the public, to understand the implications of these actions. The commissioning of the Ashanti Regional
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