Inhabitants of Gomoa Owan Debeso demands roads and bridges rehabilitated

By J. K. Nabary, GNA    

Gomoa Debeso (C/R) July 9, GNA - The Chiefs and people of Gomoa Owan Debeso, in the Gomoa West District, have threatened to boycott the 2020 general elections if the road leading to the town and two damaged bridges were not reconstructed.

They also called for the continuation of works on the electrification project in the community to boost business and also provide homes with light.

Speaking on behalf of the inhabitants, Nana Amoa Atta V, Odikro of Debyeso, at a press conference attended by the inhabitants, who were clad in red, to signal their anger, made it clear that, they will not entertain any politician in the community in 2020 if their concerns were not addressed.

He said the two and half kilometre feeder road linking Debyeso and Gomoa Tarkwa had been in a deplorable state for decades.

Nana Atta, who is also the Gyaasehen of Gomoa Akyeampim Traditional Area, said the most painful part of their story was that, all the leading political parties in the country had at various times, promised to address the problems but  had failed to do so and the condition of their roads and bridges was worsening by the day.

He said his people, mostly famers, had to carry their farm produce for long distances on foot before they get to the market centers, leaving most of their produce on the farm.

“It is becoming difficult for them to cater for themselves and their dependents, particularly their children, who are at various levels in school.

He appealed to the Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Mr. Alexander Kodwo K. Abban to ensure that work on the road, which had stalled for some months now was continued while the bridges are awarded on contract.

He urged the government to address their challenges, saying “no road and brigades, no Voting in the 2020 general elections”.

Later when the Ghana News Agency contacted, the MP, he said efforts were being made to get the contractor back on site to complete the work before the end of the year.

GNA

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