A 48-year-old head porter, Yaw Asare, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Dansoman Circuit Court for unlawfully damaging parts of the newly constructed Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange in Accra.
The incident occurred on June 9, 2025, when Asare was apprehended for destroying parapet beams and other structural accessories at the interchange.
He was charged under Section 172 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act (Act 29) for causing unlawful damage.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways, which confirmed the arrest and conviction, expressed deep concern over the increasing trend of vandalism and vehicular accidents that compromise public road infrastructure, especially traffic lights and safety installations.
In a statement, the Ministry emphasized that damaging public infrastructure is a criminal offense and warned that offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Ghana Police Service to protect national assets and ensure accountability.
See full statement below:
