Traditional leaders of the Akwamu State have called on the government to urgently address poor road infrastructure and accelerate development projects in Akwamuman and the broader Asuogyaman District of the Eastern region.
Speaking during the 4th Akwasidae celebration held at Bogyawe Palace in Akwamufie, under the leadership of Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, the Omanhene of Akwamu, Nana Akonnor Bekai Ababio V, Osomanyawa, (Chief Administrator) of Akwamu, expressed concern about infrastructure projects. "Our roads are in very bad shape.
The previous government started some road construction and we are pleading with the current government, our MP, our DCE, and the roads minister to ensure these projects are completed." Nana Bekai, who also serves as Ayokohene, Mankrado of Akwamuman, and Guantoahene of Akwamu, emphasised that despite the Akwamu people's historical contributions to Ghana, including providing the land for the Akosombo Dam, the area has not received adequate infrastructure development in return. "If you look at how Akwamu people have helped the government of Ghana, even to the extent that when Kwame Nkrumah was not around, it was the Akwamuhene who took charge of the state, then we deserve better roads and development," he added.
He also raised concerns about lands originally given by Akwamu for the construction and protection of the Akosombo Dam, many of which remain under government control decades after the project's completion. "Akwamu gave the land to the government for the Akosombo Dam.
