The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George has officially notified President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo regarding the dire condition of roads within his constituency, particularly those in Dawhenya.
In an effort to draw attention to the appalling state of these roads, he has declared his intention to obstruct the president’s convoy whenever it utilizes this specific route. This action is intended to provide the President with firsthand experience of the deplorable conditions endured by the residents of Ningo-Prampram.
Expressing deep frustration with the lack of progress despite continuous pleas for road improvements, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, emphasized that he and his constituents have been appealing to the government for the past seven years, yet their pleas have been met with disappointment.
“The people of Ningo-Prampram and the people of Afienya deserve good roads. What is the meaning of this? I think I need to organise my people. Let me serve notice, Mr. President, the next time you are going to Akosombo, I will block you in Afienya. Or the next time you are going to the Volta Region, I will block you in Dawhenya and make you walk on the roads to see.
“We also pay taxes; what is this? We begged for seven years; is it because it is Sam George?” he questioned.
The MP provided an account of the characteristics of the potholes, emphasizing that the President had prioritized the construction of all the roads in his hometown (Kyebi) while neglecting the rest of the country. Furthermore, Sam George underscored the challenges encountered in persuading both the Road Minister and the Finance Minister to undertake the task of road construction.
“In Akufo-Addo’s hometown, even the cemetery has asphalt. But look at the road to his wife’s father’s house. These are not potholes; even Akufo-Addo’s bed and Cecilia Dapaah’s bed can fit inside these holes with the $1 million under it,” he indicated.
“We have complained about this road, we have complained and even the minister of roads literally said he has given up. Because we don’t know whether the problem is the road minister, or if the one whole is always wearing white and quoting bible but killing all of us and refusing to release money.
“A contractor has been put on this road, Semen Ghana, for seven years and counting. I heard two weeks ago that they are coming to remove the covert. I am waiting for them, they should come again,” he challenged.
