Some youth advocates in Ashaiman are calling on the government and local authorities to urgently address the municipality’s deteriorating road infrastructure, warning that years of neglect have left residents frustrated and struggling with poor road conditions.
The youth advocates say despite repeated appeals and promises by successive governments to improve the roads, several communities in the municipality continue to grapple with deplorable road networks, affecting residents’ daily activities and movement.
Speaking in an interview with Fran H. Lartey, a resident of Ashaiman who has stayed for more than 20 years, Mr Kromah Mishkini Mohammed, expressed disappointment over what he described as no visible development in the municipality.
He questioned why residents should continue to endure poor road conditions for more than 16 years, despite the area’s growing population and contribution to the country’s political process especially voting for the NDC.
Mr Mohammed accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of taking the people of Ashaiman for granted, arguing that residents deserve better infrastructure and improved living conditions in return for their continued support for the party.
He further expressed concern that repeated government assurances on road improvements is yet to translate into visible construction works, urging authorities to move beyond promises and address the situation.
Another youth advocate, Inusah Abubakari, popularly known as Mosi Boy, also expressed concern over the situation, warning 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..
Story By: Frank H. Lartey
