By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo
Tema, Aug. 13, GNA – Mr Courage Nunekpeku, Managing Director of the Tema Development Company (TDC), has expressed concern over what he described as the premature disruption of an ongoing infilling project at Community One, Site Three, by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA).
Speaking at a press conference in Tema, Mr Nunekpeku said the project had gone through all the required approval and procurement processes involving the Ministry of Finance, the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), the Ministry of Works and Housing, and the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.
The press conference was held in response to a dispute between the TDC and the TMA over permits and other related matters concerning the project.
Mr Nunekpeku noted that TDC had maintained cordial working relations with metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies within its operational areas over the years, including the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Krowor Municipal Assembly, Tema West Municipal Assembly, and Ningo-Prampram District Assembly.
According to him, the longstanding relationship had enabled the assemblies and other public institutions to access land and facilities for public purposes without necessarily paying rent or permit fees.
Mr Nunekpeku said TDC received a letter from the TMA on August 7, 2026, requesting compliance with certain requirements within seven days.
He, however, alleged that before the expiration of the stipulated period, the Metropolitan Chief Executive of TMA, Madam Ebi Bright, led a team to the project site on August 12 and halted ongoing works.
According to him, the action resulted in the destruction of some work already undertaken by the contractor.
Mr Nunekpeku expressed concern that the disruption could lead to financial losses and liabilities to the state, particularly as the project was being executed with public resources.
He explained that projects undertaken by TDC, including infrastructure, housing, and commercial developments, were government-owned assets financed with taxpayers’ money.
Mr Nunekpeku questioned the rationale behind disrupting a public project before the expiration of the compliance period, stressing that issues arising between state institutions could have been resolved through dialogue and engagement.
He called for closer collaboration among state agencies in addressing disputes relating to public projects, noting that such initiatives were intended to create employment, improve infrastructure, and promote socio-economic development.
He further urged government institutions to strengthen communication and coordination to prevent situations where the actions of one state agency could undermine projects being implemented by another.
Mr Nunekpeku reiterated TDC’s commitment to working with the TMA and other stakeholders to resolve the matter amicably and ensure the successful completion of public infrastructure projects for the benefit of citizens.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah
Reporter: Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo
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