The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, has expressed deep frustration over the slow pace of work on the Kintampo North 24-Hour Economy Market project. During a visit to the project site, the Minister was visibly upset at the lack of progress, with little evidence of materials on the ground and no significant work done. He demanded to know the percentage of work completed, only to be told that less than one percent of the project has been executed.
Minister Owusu Antwi described the contractor's performance as the poorest among all contractors working on 24-Hour Economy Market projects across the Bono East Region. He instructed the consultant to serve the contractor with a formal warning letter, with a copy forwarded to the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC). The Minister warned that the contract will be terminated if the contractor does not take the project seriously.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Kintampo North, Isaac Donkor, also expressed disappointment at the snail-paced work. He had visited the project on several occasions, but the lack of progress remains worrying. Donkor stated that residents who stand to benefit from the project have been left disappointed and are constantly asking questions.
The 24-Hour Economy Market project forms part of the government's broader agenda to boost trade, create jobs, and stimulate economic activity beyond traditional working hours. For the people of Kintampo North, the market is expected to transform local commerce and open up new opportunities for traders and small businesses. However, with less than one percent of work completed, that promise now hangs in the balance.
Minister Owusu Antwi emphasized that the contractor's poor performance will not be tolerated. He stated that the contractor is not serious about the project, and their performance is an indictment. The Minister's threat to terminate the contract has put the contractor under pressure to improve their performance.
The Kintampo North 24-Hour Economy Market project is one of several projects aimed at promoting economic growth in the region. The project's delay has raised concerns among residents and stakeholders, who are eager to see the project's completion. The Regional Minister's visit to the site and his subsequent warning to the contractor demonstrate the government's commitment to ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the required standard.
The situation will be closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The contractor's response to the Minister's warning and their ability to improve their performance will be crucial in determining the project's outcome.
Key points
- Bono East Minister Francis Owusu Antwi warns contractor handling Kintampo North 24-Hour Economy Market project over poor performance.
- Less than one percent of the project has been completed, prompting the Minister to threaten contract termination.
- The project's delay has raised concerns among residents and stakeholders, who are eager to see the project's completion.
