Chronicle report triggers swift gov’t action on Kwahu road

A recent Chronicle report on the Kwahu South Municipal Chief Executive’s (Osei Bonsu) urgent request for the construction of the Adawso–Nketepa–New Jerusalem Road has led to rapid government action. Now, work on the long-awaited project is officially underway. Residents, traditional authorities, and Assembly Members in the affected communities have hailed this as a major breakthrough after years of frustration over the poor condition of the road.

The Chronicle previously published the MCE’s passionate appeal to President Mahama to intervene, which revived attention to the deteriorating road network and the socio-economic difficulties faced by residents, particularly farmers and commercial operators. Government has responded by mobilising Kabaka Construction Company to commence work on the road.

This development highlights the role of the media in bringing development challenges to policymakers’ attention. MCE Osei Bonsu, known as Atoplans, expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the government for responding swiftly, despite having to put his job on the line. He emphasized the importance of the road to Kwahu South, calling it a "second major 'virgin road' project" under the current administration.

The road’s completion will transform the economic fortunes of the communities along the corridor and improve the movement of agricultural produce. Assembly Members and traditional authorities welcomed the commencement of the project, pledging to support the contractor to ensure its smooth execution. The traditional authorities noted that the poor road network has particularly affected farmers, whose produce faces transportation difficulties.

They hope the completed road will reduce these issues, improve access to essential services, and stimulate local businesses. The media’s sustained attention to the development issue has also underscored its impact on government action.