Residents hailing from Kyenkyenase, Kwamekrom, and Fahiakobo in the Western North Region have called on government to help restore the unstable telecommunication network within the vicinity.
Their grievances bring to light the considerable impact of this deficiency on their day-to-day activities.
Of particular concern is the exacerbation of the situation during critical emergencies.
The inability to establish crucial phone calls for urgent aid, along with the complications surrounding mobile money transactions due to network limitations, compound their challenges.
The inhabitants describe a scenario where they must venture to the outskirts of their communities and position themselves beneath a specific tree to access a stable network connection.
As recounted by one resident, “Unless you stand beneath that tree, securing a connection becomes an arduous task. At times, despite multiple attempts, calls won’t connect until you reach the tree.”
In response to these pressing issues, local leaders of influence, including the chairman of the unit committee and the chief of Fahiakobo, have communicated with the government for support. They are advocating for the timely completion of a telecommunication mast project that was initiated several years ago, aimed at addressing the prevailing network challenges.
An outspoken opinion leader emphasized their persistent efforts to seek resolution, stating, “I’ve explored numerous channels to resolve this matter. During the tenure of the former Municipal Chief Executive, I engaged with him about this issue on four separate occasions. He assured me that a contractor would rectify the problem once the telecommunication lines were laid. Regrettably, up until now, no progress has been made.”
The plight of these communities underscores the pivotal role that dependable telecommunications infrastructure plays in the lives of individuals, particularly in times of emergencies.
Their united voice reverberates with the hope that their concerns will be acknowledged and rectified, enabling them to surmount the challenges posed by inadequate network coverage.