Sofoline Interchange construction – Prempeh College chases gov’t for GH¢1m compensation

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Prempeh College is chasing the Ghana government for GH¢1 million compensation over the use of school land for the Sofoline Interchange construction.

The school renewed its push to recover more than GH¢1 million owed by the government of Ghana as compensation.

On Wednesday, during a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Kumasi, the issue came up when the school’s management appeared to respond to issues raised in the Auditor-General’s report.

According to the Head master, Very Rev Louis Asare, a GH¢1,053,230 compensation was promised in 2013, but that amount remains unpaid despite persistent follow-ups with the relevant institutions.

Very Rev Louis Asare explained that the school has written several formal letters to agencies, including Value Properties and the Department of Urban Roads, but has yet to receive any payment.

“Repeated efforts to retrieve the funds have yielded no results,” he said.

The Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr William Kwame Amankrah, in response, assured the Committee that the issue would be escalated to the Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, to help facilitate the release of the funds.

Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, a member of the Committee and MP, also urged swift action, stressing the importance of supporting the school.

“Education Director, do something about it to make sure that Prempeh College gets its fair share,” Frank Yeboah stated.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “ Ahh. Kumasi people are never beating the allegations. This interchange was completed over 3 years ago, and they’re now chasing the NDC government?”.

“@MaameEsiGold that side of Ghana, this gov’t will really suffer a lot in the hands of these people. Why can’t gov’t channel energies to other regions? from Accra-K’si highways sabotage to Kejetia market. Now this one. They were there since NPP days, they couldn’t talk ”, a netizen added.

One X user quizzed, “Is the school not for the government? Who controls the finances of the school? Who appoints and dismisses staff? They should sit!”.

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