The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of roads in his constituency, describing the situation as dire and in urgent need of intervention.
He made the appeal during proceedings in Parliament on Wednesday, July 23, when he questioned the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, about plans to address the challenge.
Dr. Boako noted that several communities across Tano North are grappling with inaccessible roads, a situation that has been worsened by recent heavy rains.
According to him, the poor road network is severely affecting economic activity, especially farming and the transportation of goods.
“The people of Tano North are hardworking, but the bad roads are becoming a major obstacle to their productivity,” he said.
He urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to prioritise Tano North in its upcoming projects, particularly feeder and cocoa roads that connect farming communities to major markets.
“If immediate steps are not taken, communities such as Duayaw Nkwanta, Yamfo, Bomaa, and Tanoso will continue to suffer, and the development of the area will be stifled,” Dr. Boako stressed.
In response, Minister Agbodza acknowledged the concerns and assured the House that the Ministry is currently assessing roads across the country and will factor the Tano North Constituency into its maintenance and rehabilitation plans.
He added that resource allocation will be based on urgency and economic impact, pledging to engage the MP further on specific routes needing immediate attention.
Source: Ernest Arhinful
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