President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Dr. Alexander Adusei from his role as Director of the Keta Port, a project that has seen little to no progress since its introduction.

Dr. Adusei, who was appointed in 2019 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, was entrusted with overseeing the port’s development in the Volta Region.

While no official explanation has been provided for his removal, it is widely speculated that the prolonged inactivity of the project contributed to the decision.

In 2018, the Akufo-Addo administration officially earmarked Keta as the site for the port through an Executive Instrument, assigning its development to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).

Despite this designation, the project remains unexecuted, fueling mounting disappointment among residents and stakeholders.

During the 2024 election campaign, Mahama criticized the previous administration for what he described as a wasted opportunity, emphasizing that after eight years, not a single structure had been put up for the port.

In August 2024, six private investors expressed interest in collaborating with the government to develop the facility, but no concrete agreements have been reached.