Cables used for wiring the Oforikrom District Court in the Ashanti Region have been stolen by unknown persons, delaying efforts to operationalise the facility.

The incident, believed to have occurred some weeks ago, has resulted in the disconnection of the yet-to-be-operational court from the national grid.

A visit by Joy News to the facility revealed dangling wires, with electrical cables completely pulled out from the building.

The court complex, which was completed under the previous government, has since been left to deteriorate.

While the courtroom has been furnished and some offices completed, they are yet to be equipped with furniture and other office equipment.

Thieves have removed the electrical cables installed at the facility, and parts of the generator set provided to the court have also been taken away.

Assembly Member for the Emena Kokoben Boadi Appiadu Electoral Area, Kenneth Owusu Bediako, said a complaint was made to the assembly, but they were informed that the facility falls under the protection of the Judicial Service.

“Even houses that have people living in them get items stolen when no one is around. How much more a court facility that has no security?” he quizzed.

At the time of Joy News’ visit, the facility was overgrown with weeds, a clear indication of prolonged inactivity. 

The rooms were dusty, while parts of the roof had also caved in.

An accommodation facility that forms part of the court complex is also yet to be completed. The structure has been taken over by weeds, and according to sources, contractors abandoned the project long ago.

The Assembly Member is calling on the government to expedite action on the operationalisation of the court and the completion of the accommodation facility.