The Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange in Accra has been hit by large-scale theft and vandalism, with almost 1,000 metal components of guardrails and other protective metal fixtures stolen.

The missing parts, which formed critical safety features of the interchange have left motorists and pedestrians exposed to serious risks, according to a report by graphic.com.gh on September 4, 2025.

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The report noted that, “A total of 964 metal components of the road system have been stolen, exposing motorists to danger. The entire elements stolen, as made available to the Daily Graphic, comprise 354 spacer blocks, bolts and nuts; 185 U-connector bolts, nuts and washers; 118 sets of washer plates; 145 head plate bolts, nuts and washers; 59 reflectors, 37 U-connectors, 37 box hand railings and 29 pairs of head plate".

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The report added that the Resident Engineer for the project, Owusu Sekyere Antwi, described the scale of the theft as “alarming” and suggested that it should be treated as a matter of national security.

He explained that since the stolen components were part of bulk imports, placing a direct cost on the loss was difficult.

Owusu Sekyere further noted that, "They are also unable to put a specific cost on the loss to the thefts, given that the stolen components belonged to bulk systems purchased as a whole".

The interchange was inaugurated by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in November 2024 to enhance urban mobility and facilitate efficient transport along one of the capital city’s busiest routes.

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