In a dramatic turn of events, the recent commissioning of the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, Bosomtwe District, by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 4th, 2025, has sparked significant controversy. The Office of Dr. Said Deraz, Group Chairman of Euroget De-Invest S.A., has raised serious concerns regarding the legal and contractual obligations surrounding the event.
While the importance of healthcare infrastructure in the Ashanti Region is undeniable, Euroget De-Invest S.A. has firmly stated that the commissioning of the facility was conducted in direct violation of their contract. According to Dr. Deraz, the construction company has not yet received full payment for the hospital, and the project remains incomplete. Furthermore, the hospital has not been officially handed over to the government, and Euroget retains possession of the site until the project is legally and correctly transferred.
Dr. Deraz expressed his concerns, stating, “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 emphasized that this breach of contract could lead to claims for damages against all previous commissioning actions, as the President’s actions imply that the hospitals could have been commissioned without incurring any costs on Euroget’s part.
The commissioning, conducted without the contractor’s knowledge, has been declared invalid by Euroget De-Invest S.A. As the situation unfolds, the spotlight remains on the legal and contractual ramifications of this high-profile event, raising questions about the future of the hospital and the integrity of the commissioning process.
source: Sankofaonline.com
