The Dansoman Circuit Court has sentenced 48-year-old head porter, Yaw Asare, to two years’ imprisonment at Nsawam for unlawfully damaging road infrastructure on the newly constructed Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange.
According to the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Asare was arrested on June 9, 2025, for destroying parapet beams and accessories at the interchange.
He was convicted of “causing unlawful damage” under Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29).
The Ministry expressed concern over the rising cases of vandalism and vehicular crashes that destroy public road facilities, particularly traffic lights. It reminded the public that damaging public infrastructure is a criminal offence.
The Ministry further assured that it will continue collaborating with the Ghana Police Service to ensure offenders face the full force of the law.
