Residents of Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern region are calling for government urgent intervention to address the current poor state of Begoro town roads.
According to residents, the bad state of the town roads has had a negative effect on the economic activities of the community and it’s surrounding towns and therefore want immediate attention from the government.
Nana Owiredu Agyarko Mintah II, Akyem Abuakwa Benkum Ankobeahene, and Fanteakwa Ankobeahene in an encounter with the media emphasized that the situation is worrying as most residents even find it difficult to access roads to their various homes, especially in a vehicle.
He indicated that in case of emergencies, people have to go through a lot of challenges either getting access to the Fire service or Ambulance service.
Nana Owiredu Agyarko Mintah II expressed worry at the executives of the ruling New Patriotic Party and government appointees in the area for failing to spearhead the construction of the town roads to ease activities of residents and businesses.
He again expressed disappointment in the District Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament as well as leadership of the party for failing to lobby for the construction of the roads to befit the community status.
Meanwhile, some residents who could not hide their anger at the situation appealed to President Akufo-Addo to as a matter of urgency re-award the contract to other competent contractors who have the capabilities to construct the roads.
They complained the situation has also affected their businesses as people from most close communities, especially farmers find it difficult to transport their farm produce to Begoro market center to sell.
Residents of Begoro got relieved last year as the Osiem-Begoro road saw a facelift with its ultra-modern construction to do away with the hectic time road users used to ensure but the town roads are yet to see any improvement despite being awarded on contract.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
