News:
August 1, 2011
The Member of Parliament for Adenta, Kojo Adu –Asare says the continues delay of the start of the controversial STX housing project despite government’s assurances, is increasingly becoming a bother to persons who defend government on radio.
According to him the situation makes people like himself feel very much uncomfortable and also look stupid in the eyes of the general public, especially those who regularly listen to them on radio espousing the credibility and viability of the deal.
The MP’s concern follows the failure of the STX Housing project to take off at the end of July 2011, as it was scheduled.
The Minister of Water Resources Works and Housing in an interview on radio on 12th May 2011 stated categorically that “project handlers have finished the feasibility study on the sites and clearing of the land will begin next month (June), to pave way for commencement of the project”.
He added that “we have been blamed for not starting the STX housing project early but it is because we want to do things properly. By July physical houses will be seen sprawling at their various sites” but not even a single block has been laid on the site as promised.
Speaking on Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo show” the Member of Parliament Adenta, Kojo Adu –Asare expresses discomfort over government officials giving out specific timelines about the project when its actual commencement date is not certain.
“Some of us move from radio to television stations on a weekly basis confidently speaking about this STX Korean deal because of our conviction about the project, some of us feel uneasy when things appear not to work out the way we expected” he said.
Hon. Adu –Asare was however certain that by December 7th 2012, at least the flats for the security services will be completed and ready for habitation,adding that the NDC government will not let Ghanaians down
President Mills in early February 2011, cut the sod for the commencement of the proposed construction of 30,000 housing units for security personnel in the country, most of who are currently living in deplorable conditions.
Story by : Kwadwo Anim/ghanamps.gov.gh