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July 22, 2022
The Ashanti caucus of Members of Parliament is to meet the President, Nana Akufo Addo to draw his attention to the number of stalled projects in the region for quick response to their completion. Flanked by his colleagues MPs from the region, Mr. Kwame Anyimedu addressing the press in parliament on Thursday, July 21, 2022 said some constituencies including Kwabre East, Bantama, Atwima Nwanbiegya North and South, Kwadaso, Asante Akim North among others are besieged with the concerns of poor road networks.
He said the poor state of the roads and other development challenges in the region is creating disaffection between the citizenry and the Members of Parliament in the region. This, he noted, found expression in the unfortunate violent reaction by the people of Suame towards their Member of Parliament and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei- Mensah-Bonsu when he was hooted at, pelted with stones and sachet water during a visit to the area.
Though they acknoeledged that some significant works had been done in the region which they are grateful for, they said a lot needs to be done; stating that for most of the projects the contractors have not been on site and people are calling on them (MPs) to ensure the projects are completed. The Caucus highly condemned the act by the constituents, stating that it is not the case that resources were made available to Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to use for the region and he failed to deliver.
Mr. Anyimedu assured that their discussion with the leadership of government would be centered around roads, IPEC projects, and all projects coming up under the Middle Belt Development Authority.
He expressed optimism that when these projects are completed their constituents would regain their confidence in the government. He said discussions have always been going on with respect to these projects, and it is just a matter of time for them to start seeing results.
According to him, it is not that they are looking on unconcerned, “it was just unfortunate that this Suame issue should be addressed in such a manner”. He added that the issue of the Suame interchange had been in parliament including other roads, “and yesterday parliament approved a loan to actually undertake these projects, inclusive of Konongo – Ejisu Road to be dualized”.
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