Sefwi-Akontombra, Western North Region – The Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Akontombra, Mr. Pious Kwame Nkuah, has issued a passionate appeal to the government over the poor state of roads in the constituency, which he says is crippling economic progress and threatening the well-being of residents.
Describing the situation as dire and unacceptable, the MP lamented that over 95% of roads in the area remain in deplorable condition despite earlier contracts being awarded for their construction.
He alleged that most of the road projects have either been abandoned mid-way or poorly executed, raising serious concerns about accountability and oversight.
“We cannot continue to pretend everything is fine when our people are suffering.
Businesses are collapsing, farmers cannot transport their produce, schoolchildren and the sick can’t travel safely—and yet, we’re told these roads were contracted long ago. Where is the work?” Mr. Nkuah said during a press briefing.
The lawmaker further revealed that many constituents had their properties and farmlands destroyed to make way for road projects, but no compensation has been paid, leaving affected families in distress.
“This is a double tragedy.
First, their livelihoods were disrupted in the name of development, and now they’re left with nothing—no roads, no compensation, and no answers,” he added.
He emphasized that the current state of infrastructure is stifling economic activities, particularly in agriculture, the mainstay of the local economy.
Poor roads, he said, are making it nearly impossible for farmers to transport goods to markets, leading to post-harvest losses and increased poverty in the area.
In response to the mounting frustration from residents, the MP pledged his continued efforts to press the Ministry of Roads and Highways for urgent intervention.
He also reiterated his commitment to advocate for the immediate release of funds to compensate those affected by the incomplete or abandoned projects.
“This isn’t politics—it’s about the survival of our people. The neglect must end,” he concluded.
Story By: Prosper Kwaku Selassy Agbitor
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