The Dansoman Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced 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 convicted of “causing unlawful damage,” contrary to Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29), and will serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.

The offence occurred on June 9, 2025, when Asare was arrested for destroying parapet beams and accessories on the interchange, just months after its completion.

In a statement issued on Friday, August 22, following the ruling, the Ministry of Roads and Highways expressed concern over what it described as a growing trend of vandalism against public road infrastructure.

“The Ministry has observed with deep concern the rapid rate at which some members of the public cause unlawful damage to road infrastructure, including vandalism and vehicular crashes, especially those involving traffic lights,” the statement noted.

The Ministry reminded the public that such acts are criminal and punishable by law, adding that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to ensure offenders are brought to justice.

“The Ministry will continue to work closely with the Ghana Police Service to ensure that anyone found unlawfully damaging public road infrastructure is held accountable and faces the full force of the law,” it stated.