The construction of the proposed 24-hour market project in the Juaboso District may face legal action following the demolition of an uncompleted structure at the project site.
According to information gathered, the project being spearheaded by the Juaboso District Assembly could be dragged to court over the demolition exercise carried out at the site.
The issue emerged when a contractor called KISSART GROUP, which is working on the 24-hour market project, began demolition and clearing activities to prepare the land for construction.
During the exercise, an uncompleted 24-seater public toilet facility was demolished. The structure formed part of the “Ghana First” initiative introduced under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the previous NPP government.
The initiative aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene in markets, lorry stations, and other public places through the construction of modern toilet facilities. However, the Juaboso project was reportedly abandoned before completion.
Sources indicate that the contractor responsible for the toilet project visited the site only to discover that the structure had been demolished to pave the way for the market project.
The contractor subsequently visited the Juaboso District Assembly to seek answers regarding the demolition of the structure without prior notice.
The contractor and his team later met with the District Chief Executive for Juaboso, Alexander Adu-Quist, to discuss the matter.
According to the DCE, when he assumed office, no documents concerning the toilet project were handed over to him. He explained that the Assembly was unaware of the ownership and background of the project, adding that the area formed part of the designated site for the new market project.
Mr. Adu-Quist further called on the contractor to provide documents proving that he had authorization to undertake the project at the location.
He also stated that before work on the 24-hour market commenced, the Assembly engaged traders, property owners, and other stakeholders operating within the area, but no one raised concerns about the existence of the toilet project.
It is further alleged that the contractor has lodged a formal complaint with the police against the contractor undertaking the 24-hour market construction.
Sources close to the matter suggest that the contractor behind the abandoned “Ghana First” project is considering seeking a court injunction against the market project.
Should the contractor provide valid documents or proceed with legal action against the Assembly and the market contractor, the construction project could face delays and possible legal complications.
Legendreport will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on any further developments.
