Board Chair of the National Theatre, Nana Fredua Agyemang Ofori-Atta has clarified that constructing roads is not the responsibility of Members of Parliament (MPs), despite common misconceptions among the public.
He explained that MPs are tasked with advocating for road improvements in parliament, but the actual implementation of these projects is the government’s duty.
Once MPs have lobbied, it is up to the government to approve contracts and allocate the necessary funds.
During a discussion on Adom TV, Nana Fredua emphasized the need to educate the public about MPs’ roles to manage expectations and reduce undue pressure on them.
He noted that MPs often feel compelled to promise road construction, but their actual duty is to lobby for such projects, not to execute them.
He urged the media to help inform the public about this distinction.
Nana Fredua pointed out that while MPs from both major political parties, NDC and NPP, may campaign on their efforts to advocate for road construction, they do not directly build the roads.
His remarks come in response to public dissatisfaction with road conditions and the misplaced blame on MPs for these issues.
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MPs are not meant to construct roads – National Theatre board chairman
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