Residents of several farming communities in the Suaman District of the Western North Region have raised concerns over persistent poor telecommunication network services in their areas, calling for urgent intervention from authorities.
Communities including Sui-Aboi, Akoskrom, Adiepena, Bia Kotoko, Torya, and Gyakitey say they have been experiencing unreliable mobile connectivity, which has affected daily activities, emergency communication, and economic transactions.
During a recent visit by the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Suaman, Vasco Obour, residents seized the opportunity to voice their frustrations.
They noted that the poor network coverage has left them cut off from essential services. Emergency situations—such as health crises or security threats—often go unreported due to the inability to reach service providers.
Additionally, small-scale traders and farmers lamented the negative impact on mobile money transactions and business communication.
The residents appealed to the government to prioritise improving network infrastructure in the area.
Responding to their concerns, DCE Vasco Obour acknowledged the severity of the challenge and assured the residents that steps were already underway to resolve the issue.
He noted that the assembly had engaged relevant stakeholders and would continue to lobby for enhanced telecommunication infrastructure to support both socio-economic development and security in the district.
