The chief of Dunkwa (Dunkwahene) in the Central Region, Okofrobour Obeng Nuako III, has appealed to the President and the Minister for Roads and Highways to “consider and prioritise” the road network in the Dunkwahene enclave.
He noted that roads are vital in the livelihood of communities and the Dunkwa Township and the economic growth of the nation.
The Dunkwa chief expressed grave concerns during the observation of Akwasidae, last Sunday during which the new Dunkwa Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent David Ashong paid a courtesy call on the chief.
Chief Superintendent David Ashong exchanges pleasantries with Dunkwahene
Nana Nuako disclosed that the Dunkwa-Obuasi road has deteriorated after it was graded at his (Dunkwahene) instance, upon pleas to the previous government and stressed the need to prioritise its reconstruction.
He noted that roads in the Dunkwa enclave, such as Twifo Praso – Cape Coast, Dunkwa-Ayanfuri, Dunkwa-Fosu and the Dunkwa-Kyekyewere roads, among others, are all in deplorable states, as their reconstruction had stalled.
According to him, the deplorable nature of the roads have paved the way for unscrupulous individuals, such as armed robbers, to terrorise the Dunkwa enclave, as well as threaten the security of the nation.
Nana Nuako disclosed that the then Presidential Candidate, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, promised that if elected as the President, he would continue the construction of the Twifo Praso to Cape Coast stretch, which has been halted and appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to honour his promise to the Denkyira communities.
Okofrobour Obeng Nuako III assured the new Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Ashong of his (Dunkwahene’s) support and collaboration to enhance security in the enclave.
From Oswald Pius Freiku, Dunkwa-On-Offin
