North Tongu MP Okudzeto Ablakwa has uncovered a significant issue regarding the purported Keta Port project.
Through a Twitter post, Ablakwa revealed that substantial government funds have been directed towards constructing an administration block for a port that does not yet exist.
The documents intercepted by Ablakwa show a noteworthy allocation approved by the Ghanaian government, specifically for the administration block of the Keta Port.
This revelation has raised questions about the rationale behind such funding, especially given President Akufo-Addo’s earlier suggestions of progress on the Keta Port.
Ablakwa’s scrutiny extends to the appointment of a director for a port that remains imaginary.
Ablakwa pointed out that this director has been receiving salaries, allowances, and other benefits for more than five years, despite the absence of tangible progress on the Keta Port.
In a statement shared on Twitter, Ablakwa stated, “After President Akufo-Addo infamously appointed a Director of the non-existent Keta Port in March 2019, latest intercepted documents reveal that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration after 5 years is now allocating funds for the construction of an Administration Block (not the actual port). Meanwhile, the Director of the imaginary Keta Port, Alexander Yaw Adusei Jnr., has been enjoying full salaries, allowances, official vehicles, and other mouthwatering perks of office at taxpayer expense for more than 5 years when already employed experienced staff of GPHA could have overseen the establishment of the Keta Port.”
Ablakwa’s findings highlight concerns about the utilization of public funds and the management of infrastructure projects in Ghana.
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