Asokwa MP, MCE Inspect Roads Under Construction In 12 Electoral Areas.
Madam Patricia Appiagyei, Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa was on Monday joined by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Asokwa, Chief Akwannuasah Gyimah to inspect a 11.3 kilometers of roads under construction in the 12 electoral areas of the Municipality.
Areas which are seeing construction works are Atonsu, Agogo North and South, Chirapatre, Atonsu-Bokro and Monaco as well as others.
The tour was intended to get first hand information from the consultant and contractors on the rate and pace of work.
It was also used by the people’s representative and political head to assess the impact or difficulty of the construction on residents and to also monitor the same.
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT:
Speaking to Wontumionline.com, Madam Appiagyei said the NPP was committed to making the living conditions of residents in Asokwa better.
She noted that the promise by her outfit and government to make roads in Asokwa accesible was not for political considerations.
The three-time MP said the desire of her and that of the NPP government was to see development projects at every community within Asokwa.
She asked for patience from residents on all other issues they laid before her when she campaigned for a third term as MP, adding that all will be tackled one after the other.
MCE:
On his part, the MCE for Asokwa, Chief Akwannuasah Gyimah noted the determination of the Municipal Assembly to partner the government to develop the communities within Asokwa.
He said the roads being constructed were part of plans to make communities within the municipality accessible.
Chief Akwannuasah promised to ensure the monitoring and evaluation team of the Assembly continue to keep a close eye on the projects so as to ensure they are completed and handed over on time.
He thanked the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for ensuring Asokwa got its fair share of development projects including Ghana government projects as well as those that are from external sources.
CONSULTANT:
Mr Ofori Boamah, Chief Consultant for BDK construction firm assured the media and the MCE that the projects being undertaken by his group would be done within the stipulated time frame.
He noted that the company was providing quality roads for the people of Asokwa as well as all the other areas the company was currently working at including the Kwadaso community.
STORY BY MICHAEL OFOSU-AFRIYIE, KUMASI
