Euroget exposes Akuffo Addo over premature Sewua hospital commissioning, tells Ghanaians project not completed:

In a significant blow to the outgoing NPP administration, Euroget De-Invest S.A., the construction firm responsible for the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, has vehemently condemned the recent commissioning of the facility by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, alleging a clear breach of contract and an unauthorized seizure of their project.

Euroget’s Group Chairman, Dr. Said Deraz, issued a strongly worded press release today, stating that the commissioning, which occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, was a clear violation of their agreement. Dr. Deraz revealed that the company has not yet received full payment for the hospital and that construction remains incomplete. He emphasized that Euroget retains possession of the site and did not authorize any party to commission the facility.

The firm’s statement directly accused the government of a “breach of contract” and announced plans to seek damages for all costs incurred due to the premature commissioning.

Euroget emphasized that they were neither consulted nor present at the event, despite having secured the funding and managing the project.

The statement also questioned the timing of the commissioning, just days before the presidential handover, suggesting that the move may have been a politically motivated attempt to gain favor just before the transition. They stated that the unauthorized commissioning represented a serious breach of security, setting a dangerous precedent for future government contracts.

Euroget has now called for an investigation into the matter, stating that the premature commissioning has transformed what should have been a moment of pride into a legal and contractual dispute that casts a shadow over the project. The firm reaffirmed its commitment to completing the hospital to the highest standards but insisted that the government must respect the rule of law and honor its contractual obligations.

Euroget has pledged to provide further evidence, including photographs, demonstrating the incomplete state of the hospital and plans to keep the public informed about the ongoing situation. The incident is expected to raise serious questions about the management of government contracts and the integrity of the commissioning process.

The Ashanti Regional Hospital is a key health project in Ghana, and the allegations raise concerns about the smooth handover of such critical infrastructure.