The newly constructed Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC) administration block and staff bungalows at Yabram in the Krachi East Municipality face an imminent risk of destruction from bushfires due to years of neglect and overgrown vegetation.
The multi-million-cedi projects, which were nearing completion about three years ago, have since been abandoned, leaving the structures exposed to harsh weather and gradual deterioration.
A visit by Adom News revealed that the staff bungalows, meant to house ORCC workers, are now surrounded by thick vegetation, making them highly vulnerable to bushfires. As a result, staff continue to rent private accommodation while the state-built facilities remain unused.
The situation is compounded by the deterioration of office spaces, which have been taken over by bats and reptiles, further reducing the lifespan of the buildings. Nearby projects, including the Oti Regional Police Headquarters, are facing similar challenges, creating serious accommodation problems for security personnel.
Speaking to Adom News, the security officer in charge of the facility, Kofi Salifu, said the contractor responsible has not returned to the site for over three years, despite repeated attempts to reach them.
Mr. Salifu also revealed that he has not been paid for more than two years, causing severe hardship for him and his family. He appealed to authorities to clear the overgrown vegetation to prevent a potential disaster and called on the government to release outstanding funds to the contractor to complete the project, stressing that finishing the facilities would enhance efficiency and support socio-economic development in the Oti Region.
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