Prempeh College chases GH¢1m compensation over Sofoline Interchange land

Prempeh College has renewed its efforts to recover more than GH¢1 million owed by the government of Ghana as compensation for land acquired for the construction of the Sofoline Interchange.

The issue was revisited during a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 22. The school’s management appeared before the Committee to respond to matters raised in the Auditor-General’s report, which highlighted the outstanding compensation.

Headmaster Louis Asare disclosed that although the compensation was promised as far back as 2013, the amount—GH¢1,053,230—remains unpaid despite numerous follow-ups. He explained that the prolonged delay has become a major concern for the institution, which has continued to pursue the matter through official channels.

According to him, the school has submitted several formal petitions to key government agencies, including Land Valuation Division (formerly Value Properties) and the Department of Urban Roads, yet no payment has been made to date.

“Repeated efforts to retrieve the funds have yielded no results,” he told the Committee, underscoring the frustration of the school’s management over the prolonged delay.

In response to the concerns raised, the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, William Kwame Amankrah, assured the Committee that the matter would be escalated to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, to help facilitate the release of the funds and bring closure to the long-standing issue.

A member of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, also called for urgent action. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the school receives its rightful compensation, noting that such funds are critical to supporting educational development and infrastructure.

“Education Director, do something about it to make sure that Prempeh College gets its fair share,” he urged during the proceedings.

The case highlights ongoing challenges related to compensation for land acquisition in Ghana, particularly for public infrastructure projects, and underscores the need for timely settlement of obligations to affected institutions.