The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government has directed the Attorney General to begin the process of terminating the existing contract for the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam and re-awarding it to ensure its completion.
Mr. Opoku emphasized the government’s strong commitment, under the leadership of former President John Dramani Mahama, to seeing the project through as part of its broader agenda to safeguard livelihoods and strengthen food security.
“What we are doing is that we have asked the AG to initiate the processes for the termination of the contract, re-award the contract and the president is committed to ensuring that the Pwalugu dam is constructed,” while speaking to journalists in Accra.
The Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project, which is expected to play a critical role in flood control and irrigation for farmers, has faced numerous delays.
Mr. Opoku emphasised that completing the dam remains a top priority for the Mahama-led administration, as it has the potential to impact agricultural productivity and the well-being of communities downstream.
“When that is done it will block the effect of the spillage on our people. In the meantime, we have cautioned our people on the spillage and we are educating them on how to manage the effects as we prepare to go into that construction,” he added.
According to the Minister, the government is already working with local authorities to educate affected communities about how to manage the consequences of ongoing water spillages until the project is completed.
