The Dansoman Circuit Court has sentenced a 48-year-old head porter, Yaw Asare, to two years in prison for unlawfully damaging parts of the newly constructed Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange in Accra.
Asare was arrested on June 9, 2025, after being caught destroying parapet beams and other accessories at the interchange. He was convicted of causing unlawful damage under Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29) and will serve his sentence at Nsawam Prison.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has raised alarm over the increasing incidents of vandalism and vehicular crashes that destroy public road assets, particularly traffic lights. It reminded the public that tampering with or damaging such infrastructure is a criminal offence punishable by law.
The Ministry also assured the public that it will continue working closely with the Ghana Police Service to track offenders and ensure they face appropriate sanctions.
