{
  "id": 5409349,
  "title": "Residents of Akaa, surrounding communities demand improved network coverage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/residents-of-akaa-surrounding-communities-demand-improved-network-5409349",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T20:09:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/residents-of-akaa-surrounding-communities-demand-improved-network-coverage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, residents of Akaa and several surrounding communities are pleading with local authorities and telecom companies to rectify persistent network connectivity issues. George Yeboah, the Akaa Electoral Area Assembly Member, highlighted the severity of the problem, stating that inadequate coverage has become a significant concern for locals, hindering their ability to make calls and communicate with relatives and others across the country. The affected communities include Akaa Quarters, Akaa Adzamasi, Akaa Dzokpokofe, Akaa Bompa, Akaa Twingyina, Akaa Tankey, and Akaa Kyrikasa. Mr. Yeboah emphasized that the unreliable network service is causing substantial difficulties for residents, impeding effective communication across the communities. He noted that Akaa Electoral Area, one of the largest towns in the Jasikan Constituency, has been grappling with poor network connectivity, making it challenging for people to communicate with one another. The Akaa Assembly Member urged the relevant authorities and telecom operators, such as MTN, Telecel, and AirtelTigo, to take immediate action and enhance network infrastructure to ensure reliable access to mobile communication services for the affected area. He stressed that improved connectivity would alleviate the communication challenges faced by residents and address the pressing issues arising from the present poor network coverage.",
  "summary": "Residents of Akaa and several neighbouring communities in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region are appealing to relevant authorities and telecommunications operators to address persistent network connectivity challenges in the area.",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Residents of Akaa, surrounding communities demand improved network coverage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/residents-of-akaa-surrounding-communities-demand-improved-network",
        "published": "2026-09-03T20:09:31.000Z"
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  "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."
}