Government Accused of Neglecting Komenda Sugar Factory Operations

In a recent development concerning the operationalisation of the Komenda Sugar Factory, the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is at the center of controversy as he faces accusations of peddling falsehoods.

Oppong Nkrumah has pointed fingers at the Minority in Parliament, alleging that their opposition to tax waivers for the Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited is hindering the factory’s functionality.

He has urged the Komenda Traditional Council to intervene and facilitate the tax waiver process to kickstart operations at the factory.

Former Member/ Secretary of the Komenda Sugar Project Management Board, Ransford Chatman Vanni-Amoah, has vehemently refuted Oppong Nkrumah’s claims, labeling them as deliberate lies.

Vanni-Amoah has brought to light several critical points questioning the government’s commitment to proper management of the factory, including the alleged sale of sugarcanes meant for plantation and financial agreements with external companies for factory management.

Vanni-Amoah further accuses the government of neglect and deliberate attempts to sabotage the factory’s operations for political reasons, leading to financial losses for the state.

He emphasizes the potential job opportunities and economic benefits the factory could offer, highlighting the government’s failure to capitalize on the project’s potential.

In light of these allegations, the Komenda community, especially the youth, is being called upon to resist government deception and demand accountability for the future of the factory.

This latest development raises concerns about the government’s handling of state assets and its impact on local communities.