Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called on the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, to prioritise the completion of the Atibie and Twenedurase-Akwasiho roads, which are crucial for the movement of people and goods in the Kwahu area.
Speaking during the 26th sitting of the first meeting of the ninth Parliament, Opoku expressed concern over the stalled projects, highlighting their importance to tourism and economic activities, particularly with the upcoming Kwahu Easter Festival.
In response, Agbodza revealed that the projects had been awarded separately. The reconstruction of the Atibie Paragliding Road began on 18 December 2019 and was initially scheduled for completion by 17 December 2020.
However, financial constraints have delayed progress, with Phase 1 (Km 0 – 2.5) at 55.34% completion and Phase 2 (Km 2.5 – 5.0) at 78.79%.
Similarly, the Twenedurase-Akwasiho road, one of four major routes leading to Greater Kwahu, remains incomplete, causing frustration among residents and businesses.
Mr Opoku stressed the economic significance of these roads, particularly as Kwahu prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Easter celebrations.
“Easter in Ghana is synonymous with Kwahu, and many people, including tourists, will be coming for the paragliding activities. Completing these roads is essential to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all,” he said.
Acknowledging the urgency of the matter, Agbodza assured Parliament that efforts would be made to accelerate the work within the constraints of available financial resources.
“I fully agree that these projects are crucial, and we will do everything possible within the financial scope to address the situation,” he stated.
Mr Opoku concluded by inviting Mr Agbodza to experience Kwahu Easter firsthand, encouraging him to visit with his spouse and enjoy the region’s unique cultural and tourism appeal.
The call to complete these key roads is part of broader efforts to improve infrastructure across the constituency and enhance access to economic hubs.
