Residents of Gomoa Manfam in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region have declared their intention to boycott the upcoming December poses.
This decision they say is due to the absence of a bridge, which poses a significant threat to their lives.
They highlighted that the entire area faces flooding during rainy seasons due to the lack of a bridge over a stream in the community, making the road impassable and leaving residents and commuters stranded.
This critical road connects the Gomoa township to Senya Bereku.
Voicing their concerns on People’s Forum, a segment on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Thursday, residents expressed feeling neglected by the government.
They emphasized the need for the government to prioritize their community’s development and address essential infrastructure projects, especially in the lead-up to elections.
“We pay taxes to the government, but we have been left out of development. No proper roads, bridges, schools, hospitals or potable water. Are we not also Ghanaians?” a resident questioned.
Another stressed that, if the bridge particularly is not constructed, “we do not want to see even ballot boxes here because we will not vote for anybody in the upcoming election.”
Another resident emphasized that if the bridge is not constructed promptly, they will refuse to participate in the upcoming election, stating, “We do not want to see even ballot boxes here because we will not vote for anybody.”
The Assemblyman for the area, Lawrence Asihene, echoed the residents’ concerns, describing the bridge issue as his greatest challenge. Despite his efforts, including raising the issue with relevant stakeholders and writing multiple letters, no positive outcome has been achieved yet.
Mr Asihene assured the community that he is actively working towards resolving the issue and bringing relief to the residents.
“I have brought officials from CODA here and about three weeks ago, I came here with former MP, Kojo Asomani to witness the situation. I want to assure my people relief will soon come,” he said.