YEN Entertainment Awards 2025 is live – vote now for your favourite stars!The Headmaster and other school authorities of Prempeh College in Kumasi have intensified efforts to recover an outstanding compensation amount of GH¢1,053,230 owed by the Government of Ghana for portions of the school’s land used in the construction of the Sofoline Interchange in Kumasi.The issue came up during a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, where officials of the school appeared to respond to concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s report.Read also“It’s unrealistic to complete Akufo-Addo’s Agenda 111 projects”: Health Minister claimsThe Headmaster of Prempeh College, Very Rev. Louis Asare, told the Committee that the compensation was first promised in 2013 but has remained unpaid for more than a decade, despite several follow-ups by the school.He noted that the school's authorities have made repeated efforts to secure the payment, including the submission of at least four formal letters to key institutions involved in the project, such as Value Properties, the project consultant, and the Department of Urban Roads.PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!He further stated that their engagements have only yielded verbal assurances, with no actual payment made to the school.The Headmaster, Very Rev. Louis Asare, expressed worry over the prolonged delay, emphasising that the unpaid compensation has hampered the school’s ability to carry out key development projects.He therefore urged the Committee and relevant state authorities to expedite action to ensure the funds are released without further delay.Read alsoGFA creates unexpected obstacle for new coach with controversial decisionResponding to the concerns, the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr William Kwame Amankrah, assured the Committee that the matter would be escalated to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, to help facilitate the release of the funds.He indicated that efforts would be made to engage the appropriate authorities to resolve the issue in the interest of the school’s development.A member of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, who is also an alumnus of Prempeh College, added his voice to the discussion.He appealed to the Committee and relevant stakeholders to ensure the swift resolution of the matter, stressing the importance of honouring commitments made to educational institutions.Watch this TikTok video of Prempeh College:Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Gifty Brown, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cookers Delight in East Legon, Accra, had shared details of how she acquired her Mercedes G Wagon. Read also“Cedi stability is fake”: Deputy Minority Chief Whip rubbishes economic gains under NDCShe explained that the luxury vehicle was purchased using proceeds from her meat pie and pastries business.She made these remarks during an interview with Zion Felix, where she discussed her entrepreneurial journey. JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Edwin Abanga (Entertainment Editor) Edwin is a trained Communicator with over five years of writing experience for various online portals, including Scooper News. He is a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now UNIMAC-IJ. You can contact him via email: [email protected].