PIAC flags poor oil-funded projects in Ghana
The Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) has raised concerns over delays and poor quality of projects funded by petroleum revenues in Ghana’s Eastern and Northern regions. Following an inspection mission between June 22–27, 2025, PIAC cited weak supervision and delayed contract payments as major causes of stalled or poorly executed infrastructure works. Upper Manya Krobo: Rural market (GH¢169,516.27) had leaks and algae despite completed sheds. Mensah-Dawa Apimsu-Asesewa Road (GH¢1m): Only drains built, no surfacing started. Asuogyaman CHPS Compound (GH¢2.6m): Fully completed with staff housing. Akosombo-Adumasa-Gyakiti Road (GH¢2.3m): Grading underway but plagued by delays and rains. Yendi Gamandze-Paansiya Road (GH¢993k): Only earthworks done though reports claim more. Residents face flooding. Yendi-Saboba Road (GH¢4.4m): Severe deterioration; abandoned since 2019. Mion dams (Nanvili & Sakoya) (GH¢6.2m): Structural defects, erosion, weak water retention. Manyini & Sambu dams (GH¢558k): Minimal work, Sambu dam overflows into […]