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The Atiwa West Astro turf project, partially funded by GNPC, became the center of political tension after an MP attempted to commission it prematurely.
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The District Chief Executive (DCE), Amo Johnson Anom, indicated that the MP ignored the District Security Council’s decision to halt any commissioning until the project was fully completed and officially handed over.
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The assembly had prior knowledge of the MP’s intentions and had sought clarification, which was initially denied.
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Despite this, the MP circulated invitations to stakeholders without the assembly’s approval, raising political tensions in the area.
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Intervention by DISEC was required to prevent a premature launch that could have compromised the project.
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The project, initiated under a former MP, is approximately 60% complete and includes dressing rooms, VIP stands, and washrooms.
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Youth and security personnel became involved when a commissioning attempt escalated, with social media capturing the unrest.
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Government procedures require completed projects to be formally handed over through proper channels; bypassing these steps undermines accountability and project integrity.
The partially completed Astro turf project at Akyem Kwabeng in Atiwa West became the focal point of political tension after the area’s Member of Parliament, Korkor Asante, attempted to commission it before its official completion.
The District Chief Executive, Amo Johnson Anom, attributed the near-chaotic incident to the MP’s disregard for proper procedures and prior directives from the District Security Council (DISEC), which had instructed that no commissioning should take place until the contractor had fully handed over the facility.
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Authorities revealed that the assembly had learned of the MP’s plans weeks in advance and invited her for clarification, but she initially denied any intention to hold a launch. Contrary to this, invitation letters were later circulated to stakeholders without the assembly’s consent, heightening political tension in the area.
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Supporters of the main parties, particularly the ruling National Democratic Congress, expressed concerns that the MP had bypassed established protocols and acted unilaterally.
DISEC intervened to prevent the unauthorized launch, citing the risk that prematurely commissioning an incomplete project could stall construction or compromise the facility’s integrity.
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The Astro turf, funded by GNPC and initiated under former MP Kwasi Amoako-Atta, is currently about 60% complete, with ancillary structures such as dressing rooms, VIP stands, and washroom facilities still under construction.
The situation escalated when some youth disrupted the attempted commissioning, insisting that the project was not ready.
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Security personnel, including the police, were deployed to restore order, and footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
The DCE emphasized that government projects are formally handed over to the assembly upon completion, and bypassing contractors and stakeholders violates established procedures.
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The incident underscores the need for adherence to protocol and collaboration between political representatives and local authorities to ensure project completion and community safety.
