Nana Adarkwah Yiadom II, the Chief of Wassa Agyakaamanso in the Amenfi Central District of the Western Region, has appealed to the government to rehabilitate the deplorable roads in the area to enhance socio-economic activities.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the chief said the poor state of the roads remained the most pressing challenge, directly impacting social and economic activities in communities such as Agyakaamanso, Sefwi Bekwai, Juabo, Nkwanta Number 1 and 2, Sraha, Ankwaaso, and Agona Amenfi.
“All commercial activities, including farming, are hampered by the negative impact of our poor road network,” he stated.
Nana Adarkwah II added that the onset of the rains had worsened the plight of road users in these communities.
He said drivers frequently complained about the high costs of vehicle maintenance due to the damages caused by the bad roads.
He noted: “The current condition of roads in these areas is beyond deplorable, rendering them almost unusable and negating the economic and social benefits they should provide.
“The most depressing consequences of the poor roads include an increase in road accidents, such as tyre bursts and vehicle collisions, as drivers and motorists attempt to dodge potholes.”
Nana Adarkwah II added that traditional authorities had made several efforts to draw the attention of government officials, Members of Parliament from various political parties, and other stakeholders, but to no avail.
He therefore called on the government and the Member of Parliament for the area to take swift action to fix the roads and thereby enhance socio-economic development and improve the quality of life for the people of Agyakaamanso.
