Residents of Tebu in the Ga South Municipality are raising alarms over the poor state of their local road.
The uneven and dust-ridden road conditions have prompted many residents to abandon their cars, resorting instead to motorcycles, locally known as “okada,” as their primary means of transportation.
However, the increasing incidents of motorcycle theft by unidentified individuals have discouraged okada riders from frequenting the area, leaving residents with limited transportation options.
The situation is further complicated by the absence of active representation from their Member of Parliament (MP), Sophia Akuako.
Although still technically the MP for the area, she vacated the Obom Domiabra seat to run for the Ayawaso Central constituency.
Her loss in that election and subsequent decision not to run again in 2024 have left Tebu residents feeling unrepresented in Parliament.
Residents believe this lack of representation has stalled their community’s development this year, suspecting that the MP may be reluctant to invest resources in local projects given her departure from the political scene.
Tebu’s Assemblyman, Ahortor Ebenezer, has emphasized that the road’s condition has deteriorated beyond the point of simple reshaping and requires a complete overhaul, including an asphalt overlay.