Old Ashongman residents demand urgent road repairs
Old Ashongman residents are demanding immediate reconstruction of their main road in the Greater Accra region. Residents say the poor state of the road has made daily commuting difficult, especially during the rainy season. Speaking to JoyNews on March 30, residents lamented that despite paying between 200 and 300 cedis in property rates, the road remains in deplorable condition.
One local said, "It is not helping us. When it rains, the whole place becomes terrible. You cannot even cross to the other side, and we are constantly spending money on spare parts due to the damage to our vehicles." Residents say repeated appeals to the local assembly member have yielded little response, forcing residents to escalate their concerns. Another resident noted that the road serves as a key link between Pokuase and Amasaman, and fixing it would significantly reduce traffic congestion on the main highway. A resident who has lived in the area for 16 years said the situation has worsened over time, particularly during heavy rains when the road becomes flooded and unusable.
According to a resident, their Member of Parliament has recently visited the area and promised to fix the road within 18 months. Residents say they are allowing up to 24 months for the project to be completed, warning that they will take further action if the promise is not fulfilled. A resident also revealed that a tragic incident occurred less than two months ago when a lady was swept away by floodwaters in the area.
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Old Ashongman residents are demanding the reconstruction of their main road. Despite paying property rates, the road's condition poses significant challenges - but what will authorities do?
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