Euroget says Sewua Hospital commissioning is ‘illegal’ and ‘breach of contract’

This hospital, along with a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre, was officially commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

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The government has not fully honored its financial commitments to Euroget De-Invest, the Egyptian firm contracted to build nine hospitals across Ghana, including the Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, Bosomtwe District has said. 

This hospital, along with a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre, was officially commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

However, Euroget De-Invest has disputed the commissioning, asserting that the project remains incomplete and has not been officially handed over to the government. In a statement issued on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and signed by Said Deraz, Group Chairman of Euroget De-Invest, the company criticized the commissioning as a breach of contractual terms.

The statement emphasized that the government has yet to meet its full financial obligations for the hospital and that Euroget retains possession of the site until formal handover procedures are completed. The company stated, "The commissioning was conducted in direct violation of our contract," adding that they had not authorized access to the site for this purpose.

To substantiate their claim, Euroget shared five photographs illustrating the hospital’s incomplete state. The statement expressed disappointment over the government’s disregard for contractual and legal protocols. "This action raises serious concerns about the adherence to legal obligations and undermines the sanctity of our agreement," the company noted.

Euroget further criticized the exclusion of its representatives from the commissioning ceremony, calling the government’s actions a breach of security and a display of disregard for the law. The statement described the commissioning as “lawlessness” and raised questions about its timing, just three days before the transition of power. Euroget suggested the move might have been politically motivated rather than driven by genuine concern for the healthcare needs of citizens.

The company called on authorities to investigate the matter and emphasized the negative implications for future government projects. "The people of the Ashanti Region deserve better than having their healthcare infrastructure mired in legal disputes and contractual violations," the statement read.

Despite the controversy, Euroget reaffirmed its commitment to completing the 250-bed hospital to the highest standards. The statement concluded with an appeal for amicable resolution and respect for contractual agreements, warning that the company would take necessary steps to protect its rights and seek damages for breaches.