Abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project should not become a waste of taxpayers’ money — chief warns

Nana Osei Sekyi II, the Kyidomhene and Asabihene of Berekuso-Akuapem, has expressed concern that the Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project, an abandoned roadway initiative, should not become a waste of taxpayers' money. He made these remarks on JoyNews' The Pulse, noting that residents are increasingly worried about the contractor's prolonged absence from the project site.

The communities initially sought dialogue with political representatives and authorities, eventually leading to a demonstration after receiving assurances from the Ghana Highways Authority and the Roads and Highways Ministry that the contractor would return. However, these assurances were not upheld, as checks revealed the contractor had not signed a contract for the project.

Nana Osei Sekyi II emphasized that the demonstration was not taken lightly, as earlier attempts to resolve the issue had not yielded satisfactory results. He appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and complete the project, recalling the President's previous commitment while serving as Vice President to fix the road.

The traditional leader expressed optimism when the project was included in the current administration's plans, but is urging immediate action to prevent the loss of the investment already made in the project.