The government has yet to fulfill its complete financial commitments to Euroget De-Invest, the Egyptian investment firm contracted to construct nine hospitals nationwide. This includes the Ashanti Regional Hospital located in Sewua, Bosomtwe District of Ashanti, which was officially opened on Saturday by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During the inauguration ceremony, the President unveiled the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital alongside a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre in Sewua.
However, Euroget De-Invest, through a statement released in Accra on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and signed by Group Chairman Said Deraz, declared that the hospital project remains unfinished and has not been transferred to the government. The company also highlighted that the government has not met its full financial obligations to the contractors.
Euroget De-Invest has formally opposed the commissioning, asserting that the project was incomplete at the time of the ceremony. The company emphasized, “While we recognize the significance of healthcare infrastructure in the Ashanti Region, the event raises serious concerns about legal and contractual commitments.”
The statement further clarified, “Euroget De-Invest S.A. has yet to receive full payment for constructing the hospital. The project is still incomplete and has not been officially handed over to the government. As the contractor, we maintain control of the site until the project is properly and legally transferred. We did not authorize any party to access the site for commissioning.”
Deraz continued, “This constitutes a breach of contract. We have not handed over the project, and steps should be taken to seek damages for the unauthorized commissioning. The President’s actions suggest he proceeded without incurring any costs on our part.”
Euroget De-Invest also questioned the government’s adherence to legal protocols, noting that the company, which secured funding for the hospital’s construction, was excluded from the commissioning process. “There was no Euroget representative present at the event, highlighting our exclusion from this critical project milestone,” the statement added.
The company’s chairman criticized the government’s actions as a serious security breach, stating that unauthorized access to the incomplete hospital disregards legal and contractual agreements. He urged relevant authorities to investigate thoroughly, saying, “The government’s actions undermine the project’s integrity and set a concerning precedent for future contracts and projects. The Ashanti Region’s residents deserve better than to have their healthcare infrastructure entangled in legal and contractual disputes.”
Despite these issues, Euroget De-Invest affirmed its commitment to completing the 250-bed hospital to high standards and fulfilling its contractual duties. “We hope for an amicable resolution and expect the government to respect due process in all dealings. We are prepared to take necessary measures to protect our rights and seek compensation for any contractual breaches,” the statement concluded. It also mentioned, “Attached to this release are photos of the hospital’s current state, reinforcing our position.”
The statement raised additional concerns about the timing of the commissioning, coinciding with Ghana’s impending power transition. “Why would an outgoing President engage in such actions just three days before leaving office? This timing questions the legitimacy and potential political motives behind the commissioning, rather than serving the citizens relying on these healthcare facilities.”
Euroget De-Invest emphasized the importance of all stakeholders understanding the implications of these actions. “The commissioning of the Ashanti Regional 250-bed Hospital should be a moment of pride, not contention. We urge the government to respect the rule of law and adhere to its contractual obligations,” the statement concluded.
