{
  "id": 6320899,
  "title": "Akwaboa chiefs decry health and economic impact of deplorable roads in the area",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/akwaboa-chiefs-decry-health-and-economic-impact-of-deplorable-roads-6320899",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T19:53:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/akwaboa-chiefs-decry-health-and-economic-impact-of-deplorable-roads-in-the-area/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chiefs of the Akwaboa community in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of Ashanti Region have expressed frustration over the persistent neglect of roads in their area. The traditional leaders claim that their community, one of the oldest in Asanteman, is being ridiculed and insulted by residents due to the poor state of the main road, which remains unpaved and full of potholes and gullies. Nana Osei Kwadwo, Akwaboa Kyeame, lamented that the people of Akwaboa are insulting them because they believe the chiefs are not doing enough to fix the road. He emphasized that they have made multiple representations to various government bodies, yet no action has been taken. The sub-chiefs expressed deep disappointment over the continuous neglect of the road, which they claim is causing residents to insult the traditional leaders for their perceived lack of action. The Akyeamehene, Nana Kwame Bonsu, argued that repairing the road would help alleviate congestion on the Sunyani and Barekese highways and pleaded with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to consider their community in its current road projects. He stressed that fixing the Akwaboa road would ease pressure on the main highways and appealed to the government to remember the community in its ongoing initiatives. The Benkumhene, Nana Bremchamfour Boateng, highlighted the health implications of the poor road conditions, stating that residents suffer from respiratory issues due to excessive dust. He also appealed for the authorities to fix the road for the community. Nana Owusu Ansah I, Ankobeahene, noted that the road has been awarded to a contractor, who has commenced work from Adankwame, but called for the project to be expedited. He reminded authorities of previous assurances given without fulfillment. The road serves as a vital link for neighboring communities like Sokwai, Mpaso, and Adankwame, and is heavily used by farmers, traders, schoolchildren, and motorists. Residents have complained that the road becomes virtually impassable during the rainy season, isolating communities and increasing transport costs. Commercial drivers who use the route have threatened to stop their services due to frequent vehicle breakdowns and high maintenance costs. The traditional authorities emphasized that the situation is not only harming economic activities but also damaging public confidence in their leadership. They are urgently appealing to the government, including the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ashanti Regional Minister, and the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, to prioritize the reconstruction and tarred repair of the Akwaboa collector road. They warned that continued neglect could lead to youth agitation and negatively impact social cohesion in the area.",
  "summary": "Traditional authorities at Akwaboa in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region say they have become targets of insults and public ridicule over the continued neglect of roads in the area.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Akwaboa chiefs decry health and economic impact of deplorable roads in the area",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/akwaboa-chiefs-decry-health-and-economic-impact-of-deplorable-roads",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:38:08.000Z"
      }
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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."
}