{
  "id": 15563755,
  "title": "Dunkwahene petitions Mahama to extend ‘Big Push’ project to Dunkwa enclave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/dunkwahene-petitions-mahama-to-extend-big-push-project-to-dunkwa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:17:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/dunkwahene-petitions-mahama-to-extend-big-push-project-to-dunkwa-enclave/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako III of Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Central Region, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to extend the government's Big Push road infrastructure project to his community. This appeal came during the celebration of the Akwasidae festival held on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The chief highlighted that the poor road conditions connecting Dunkwa-On-Offin to Obuasi and other areas have significantly impacted residents and businesses by increasing travel times. Where once a journey to Obuasi took only 45 minutes, it now consumes several hours due to the poor quality of the road.\n\nHe expressed worry over the deteriorating road network that links Dunkwa-On-Offin to Ayanfuri and various other communities within the Central Region. These poor conditions are impeding the movement of people and goods, with many commercial drivers reluctant to use the routes due to fear of damaging their vehicles. Okofrobuor stressed that the poor road infrastructure is hampering economic activities and stunting the area's development. He passionately requested the President to prioritize the roads under the Big Push agenda, arguing that improved transportation will stimulate trade, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, and open better opportunities for local businesses.\n\nThe chief also raised concerns about the health implications of the poor road conditions. He noted that the dust generated by the deteriorated roads is contributing to respiratory problems such as catarrh and pneumonia among the residents. The situation is evidently a pressing issue for the communities along these routes, necessitating immediate attention to improve both their living conditions and economic activities.",
  "summary": "Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako III, the Chief of Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to consider extending the government’s Big Push road infrastructure programme to the area to improve the deplorable state of road networks. He emphasised that rehabilitating the roads would ease transportation […] The post Dunkwahene…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako III requests extension of Big Push project to Dunkwa-On-Offin.",
    "Poor road conditions increase travel time from 45 minutes to several hours to Obuasi.",
    "Deteriorating roads hinder economic activities and community health."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding the infrastructure agenda to the Dunkwa enclave would alleviate the economic stagnation and public health risks caused by the deteriorating road networks connecting the community to neighboring regions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}