By King Amoah.
As the December 7 elections approach in Ghana, residents of the Kwabre East district in the Ashanti Region are making their frustrations abundantly clear without urgent road maintenance, they will withhold their votes.
The community is rising against a backdrop of deteriorating road conditions that have reached critical levels, prompting citizens to voice their grievances in an unusual and bold manner.
The Kwabre East district, like many other regions across Ghana, has been grappling with the challenges of poor infrastructure.
However, residents have reported that the situation has worsened significantly in recent months, leading to increased transportation woes and hampering economic activities in the area.
Residents rely heavily on these roads for commuting, accessing markets, and transporting goods, yet they find themselves contending with potholes, erosion, and utter neglect.
In a series of community meetings held over the past few weeks, citizens expressed their dissatisfaction, stating that the current state of the roads is unacceptable.
“We cannot continue to suffer this way,” said Afia Mensah, a resident of the district who works as a trader
“Roads are the veins of our community, and without proper maintenance, we are being deprived of opportunities and safety.” she noted.
As political candidates prepare their campaign strategies, it is clear that the issue of road maintenance has taken center stage in Kwabre East.
Community leaders have called on political parties to prioritize infrastructure development in their manifestos.
They insist that promises made during the election must translate into tangible improvements in their daily lives.
Residents have united under the banner of “No Road Maintenance, No Vote” as a form of protest against what they perceive as governmental neglect.
They have stated unequivocally that their votes will not be cast unless they witness a commitment to enhance road conditions.
This sentiment resonates strongly across the district, reflecting a broader frustration with the perceived lack of responsiveness from local authorities.
The call to action is not just about road repairs; it represents a demand for accountability and development.
Residents argue that maintaining infrastructure is a fundamental duty of elected officials and a key promise of any government wishing to serve its people effectively.
As they prepare for the elections, they are urging candidates to recognize that access to well-maintained roads is essential for progress in education, health services, and economic opportunities.
Government officials and political candidates are being urged to respond to these calls. Although the pressure is mounting, the question remains whether those in power will take heed of the community’s demands or dismiss them as mere pre-election rhetoric.
