The Dansoman Circuit Court has sentenced 48-year-old head porter, Yaw Asare, to two years’ imprisonment at Nsawam for unlawfully damaging parts of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange in Accra.
According to the prosecution, Asare was arrested on June 9, 2025, after he was caught destroying parapet beams and other accessories on the newly constructed interchange. He was charged with “causing unlawful damage,” contrary to Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29).
In response to the conviction, the Ministry of Roads and Highways expressed concern over the growing trend of vandalism against public infrastructure.
“In recent times, the Ministry has observed with deep concern the rapid rate with which some members of the public cause unlawful damage to road infrastructure, including vandalism and vehicular crashes, especially those involving traffic lights,” a statement from the Ministry said.
The Ministry further cautioned that such acts will not go unpunished.
“The public is reminded that causing unlawful damage to public infrastructure is an offence.
