Assin north: Mr Sylvester Amakye, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Assin North, has voiced significant disappointment and frustration regarding the substandard work completed on a classroom block and a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound. The DCE identified the three-unit classroom block at Assin Oboba Krokrowa and a CHPS Compound at Assin Wawase as structurally weak and inadequate.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Amakye made these observations following a site inspection of the projects. He expressed dismay over the visibly weak structural columns, extensive cracks, and deteriorating ceilings, which pose serious safety risks. These issues, he noted, have rendered the structures potential death traps, prompting the engagement of an independent engineer to assess the structural integrity of both projects, which were initiated under the previous administration.
Mr Amakye emphasized that such poor construction work undermines the government's commitment to delivering lasting infrastructure. Although he declined to disclose the names of the contractors, he mentioned that a formal invitation had been sent to them for discussions to address the numerous problems. He warned that failure to respond to the invitation could lead to contract termination and legal action.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Kwasi Okyere, a resident of Assin Krokrowa, stated he would not permit his children to attend the classroom in its current state, citing numerous infrastructural defects. He advised the contractor to undertake remedial work to resolve these issues.
