The Kpone-Katamanso Constituency is beginning to experience the impact of the “reset” policy under the National Democratic Congress, particularly in the area of road infrastructure, which had been neglected over the past eight years by the previous government.
The constituency has faced significant setbacks in infrastructure development, largely due to its vast land size and the rapid influx of people seeking new settlements. This urban drift, coupled with expanding housing developments spilling over from Tema and surrounding areas, has placed immense pressure on existing facilities.
The Member of Parliament for Kpone-Katamanso, Hon. Joseph Akuerteh Tettey, made these remarks during the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra.
The constituency forms part of the wider Tema enclave, where tradition meets transformation. Along the coast, fishermen continue to mend their nets and set out to sea in wooden canoes at dawn, preserving age-old livelihoods. Inland, however, the landscape is rapidly changing, with new housing estates, small businesses, and industrial facilities emerging to meet the demands of a growing population.
Politically, Kpone-Katamanso has long been a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress. Despite this consistency, the constituency remains vibrant and diverse, home to people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds who are drawn by economic opportunities and its proximity to Accra.
Hon. Tettey emphasized that the constituency’s rapid expansion has brought challenges. Many roads remain in poor condition, congestion is increasing, access to clean water is inconsistent, and sanitation issues persist. Nevertheless, the area continues to show strong signs of growth and resilience, with active markets, expanding schools, and ongoing development projects.
He further noted that under the reset agenda, significant efforts are being made to improve road infrastructure. Contractors have already mobilized to various sites, and residents are expected to see tangible improvements in the near future under the government’s “Big Push” policy.
Through the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), the Municipal Assembly is also working to rehabilitate many of the previously unmotorable roads across the constituency.
Addressing youth unemployment, Hon. Tettey acknowledged the scale of the challenge but expressed confidence that the government is putting systems in place to create an enabling environment for young people. He highlighted the 24-hour economy policy as a key initiative that will provide opportunities for the youth to engage productively and benefit from ongoing national development efforts.