President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr. Alexander Yaw Adusei of his duties as Director of the Keta Sea Port, a project that has remained non-existent since its announcement by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government.

This is according to a Citi Newsroom report.

Dr. Adusei was appointed in 2019 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, tasked with overseeing the development of the port in the Volta Region.

While the government has not officially stated the reasons for his dismissal, many believe the lack of progress on the project played a key role in the decision.

The Keta Port was first designated as an official port site in 2018 through an Executive Instrument, with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) assigned to lead its development.

However, six years later, construction is yet to begin, sparking frustration among residents and stakeholders in the Volta Region.

During the 2024 election campaign, John Dramani Mahama criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for failing to deliver on the project, describing it as a wasted opportunity.

He argued that despite eight years of planning, not a single structure had been erected on the site.

In August 2024, some six private investors reportedly expressed interest in partnering with the government to develop the facility, but no concrete agreements were reached.

The latest decision by the new government suggest that a reassessment of the Keta Port Project is underway with next steps yet to be determined.

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