The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has raised concerns over defects, delays, and discrepancies in petroleum-funded projects following inspection tours in Ghana’s Eastern and Northern regions.
The inspections, conducted between June 22 and 27, 2025, fall under PIAC’s mandate to monitor and evaluate petroleum revenue use under the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA), 2011 (Act 815), as amended.
The inspection allowed two separate teams to visit project sites in Upper Manya Krobo, Asuogyaman, Yendi, and Mion districts, with officials from local assemblies accompanying them.
In Upper Manya Krobo, PIAC assessed a rural market project that received GH¢169,516.27 from the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) in 2024.
While sheds and a warehouse were completed, the mechanised borehole was missing, and leakages with algae growth raised health and safety concerns.
The Mensah-Dawa-Apimsu-Asesewa Feeder Road Project, allocated GH¢1 million, had only drains completed, with no road surfacing and no contractor present.
In Asuogyaman District, the Kwanyako-Asuogyaman CHPS Compound, funded with GH¢2.6 million between 2020 and 2023 was completed, fully operational, and commended by PIAC for its quality.
However, the Akosombo-Adumasa-Gyakiti Road, allocated GH¢2.3 million in 2024, faced delays from late payments and rains, though grading works were ongoing.
In the Northern Region, PIAC flagged major concerns. The Gamandze-Paansiya Link Road in Yendi, funded with GH¢992,851.93, showed only earthworks despite records indicating full completion of surfacing and culverts.
The Yendi-Saboba Road, allocated GH¢4.4 million, had deteriorated severely, with residents reporting abandonment since 2019.
In Mion District, two small dams in Nanvili and Sakoya, funded with GH¢626,725.44 in 2019, showed defects such as low embankments, erosion, and poor excavation. The Sakoya dam, critical for irrigation and domestic use, was especially affected.
PIAC expressed concern over the poor state of several projects but reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in petroleum revenue use.
The Committee pledged to intensify monitoring and continue publishing statutory reports and engaging the public on the impact of petroleum-funded investments.
