Eastern, Northern Regions Show Mixed Progress
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has raised concerns after inspecting petroleum revenue-funded projects in the Eastern and Northern Regions of Ghana. The inspections, conducted from June 22 to 27, 2025, formed part of PIAC’s statutory mandate under the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA), 2011 (Act 815), to monitor and evaluate the use of petroleum revenues.
In the Eastern Region, the Committee reviewed projects in Upper Manya Krobo and Asuogyaman Districts. While the rural market project in Upper Manya Krobo, funded with GH¢169,516.27 in 2024, had completed sheds and a warehouse, the borehole was missing, and water leakage raised health concerns. The Mensah-Dawa Apimsu-Asesewa Feeder Road Project, allocated GH¢1,000,000.00, was incomplete with only drains finished. In contrast, the Kwanyako Asuogyaman CHPS Compound, funded with over GH¢2.6 million, was completed and in use, while the Akosombo-Adumasa-Gyakiti Road project showed progress despite delays caused by funding and weather.
In the Northern Region, PIAC’s team highlighted major discrepancies. The Gamandze-Paansiya Link Road, which received nearly GH¢1 million, had only partial works completed despite records showing full progress. The Yendi-Saboba Road, allocated over GH¢4.4 million, showed signs of neglect with deep potholes and no contractor presence since 2019. Small dam projects in Mion District, including Nanvili, Sakoya, Manyini, and Sambu, funded with a combined GH¢1.1 million, revealed structural defects, erosion, and poor water retention.
PIAC cited poor supervision, contractor abandonment, and payment delays as recurring challenges undermining petroleum-funded projects. The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability, vowing to intensify monitoring and keep the public informed on the impact of petroleum revenues.