The Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Transport and Member of Parliament for Wassa East, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has publicly criticised Amandi Construction for failing to meet its contractual obligations on the Western Railway Line.

He accused the firm of holding the entire Western Corridor hostage through delays and excuses.

The Committee’s rebuke arose during an oversight visit to the Western Region on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The purpose was to assess the progress of the Kojokrom–Huni Valley railway project and investigate why work has stalled despite substantial funding.

Project Background

In June 2020, the government awarded Amandi Holdings Limited a US$560 million contract to construct a 102-kilometre standard-gauge railway line from Takoradi Harbour to Huni Valley. This forms part of the broader Western Line redevelopment.

The project comprises two segments: the 22 km Kojokrom–Manso section and the 78 km Manso–Huni Valley section.

Amandi previously managed the 15 km Sekondi–Kojokrom line, the 22 km Kojokrom–Manso line, and the 4 km Asaprochona line.

In July 2022, a sod-cutting ceremony marked the start of the Manso–Huni Valley phase, with Amandi again named as contractor. However, years later, visible progress remains minimal.

Committee’s Findings and Criticisms

During the inspection, Hon. Adjei Mensah stated: “Upon inspection, it is clear that Amandi Construction has not delivered. They are holding the entire Western Corridor at a standstill while giving flimsy excuses about payment terms.”

Hon. Seid Mubarak added: “What we are seeing is a lot of work that needs to be done. Honestly, what we saw at the Port Station is not acceptable.

"Some of the metals are already rusting. That should not be happening on a project that is supposed to be new."

Tensions escalated as Committee members clashed with Amandi’s management over the scope of work, timelines, and payment disputes. Amandi representatives blamed delayed government payments for the setbacks, while MPs contended that the contractor had overstretched itself across multiple phases.

The exchange highlighted a broader concern: whether a single contractor should manage interconnected contracts on a corridor vital to national trade.

Hon. Adjei Mensah emphasised: “We are here to know the facts, the forth and the back, so we can address it. Ghanaians are waiting for this project. The Western Region cannot wait any longer.”

Next Steps

The Committee plans to summon the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Railway Development Authority for a detailed briefing. It will recommend whether Amandi’s contract should be reviewed, terminated, or augmented with additional contractors to expedite completion.