Youth advocates in Ashaiman, Ghana are urging the government and local authorities to address the municipality's deteriorating road infrastructure. Years of neglect have left residents frustrated and struggling with poor road conditions. Despite repeated appeals and promises by successive governments, several communities in the municipality continue to grapple with deplorable road networks, affecting residents' daily activities and movement.
Resident Mr Kromah Mishkini Mohammed expressed disappointment over the lack of visible development in the municipality. He questioned why residents should endure poor road conditions for over 16 years, despite the area's growing population and contribution to the country's political process, particularly voting for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Mohammed accused the NDC of taking Ashaiman residents for granted.
Mr Mohammed argued that residents deserve better infrastructure and improved living conditions in return for their continued support for the NDC. He expressed concern that repeated government assurances on road improvements have not translated into visible construction works. Authorities are urged to move beyond promises and address the situation.
Another youth advocate, Inusah Abubakari, popularly known as Mosi Boy, warned that continued neglect of the municipality's road challenges is heightening frustration among the youth. He said the youth and people of Ashaiman are advising themselves and would not be taken for granted anymore.
The youth advocates emphasized that the poor road conditions have significantly impacted residents' daily lives. The situation has made it difficult for residents to move around, affecting their economic and social activities. The advocates are calling for urgent action to improve the road infrastructure.
According to the youth advocates, the municipality's growing population and contribution to the country's political process warrant better infrastructure and improved living conditions. They stressed that residents' continued support for the NDC should be met with tangible development and improved services.
The Ashaiman youth advocates' demands for urgent action on deteriorating roads highlight the need for government and local authorities to prioritize infrastructure development. The situation in Ashaiman underscores the challenges faced by many municipalities in Ghana, where poor road infrastructure affects residents' daily lives and economic activities.
Key points
- The youth advocates are demanding urgent action to improve Ashaiman's road infrastructure.
- Residents have endured poor road conditions for over 16 years despite repeated government promises.
- The neglect of Ashaiman's road infrastructure has heightened frustration among the youth.
