Kwabena Boateng
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has appealed to government to urgently fix the deteriorating roads in his constituency, warning of dire consequences for livelihoods, security, and economic activity.
Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, the MP painted a grim picture of the road conditions across several communities in Ejisu, including Onwe, Kokobra, Achiase, Akokoamong, Kwaso, Ekyem, and Asieninpong.
He described the situation as a looming crisis made worse by the rainy season, which has rendered many of the roads impassable.
“These roads are lifelines that connect our people to schools, hospitals, markets, and their workplaces. I do not rise to lay blame. I rise to call this House to conscience – to remind ourselves that governance is a continuum, and its benefits must reach the people of Ejisu too,” Mr. Boateng stated.
The MP recounted that construction had begun on several roads in the municipality over a year ago. Key works such as the construction of bridges and gutters along the Ejisu-Onwe and Kokobra-Achiase roads offered residents hope of better infrastructure.
However, those hopes are quickly fading, as construction has stalled and contractors have vacated project sites, removing their machinery and halting progress altogether.
“The situation has worsened with the rains. These roads have become death traps – pregnant women, school children, farmers, and traders are all in danger. Vehicles get stuck, transport grinds to a halt, produce spoils, and the local economy bleeds quietly,” he lamented.
Mr. Boateng revealed that drivers in the area have become frequent victims of armed robbery, as the poor state of the roads forces them to slow down, making them easy targets for criminals lurking in the dark.
He added that many commercial drivers have stopped using the roads entirely, as the terrible conditions continue to damage their vehicles and increase maintenance costs.
“It is very unsettling to learn of robberies on these roads, and it’s even more troubling that many drivers now abandon them due to constant breakdowns and the high cost of spare parts,” he told the House.
The MP recalled a recent protest by the Concerned Drivers Association of Ejisu on July 7, 2025, which presented a petition to him and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), expressing their anger over the continued neglect of their roads.
According to him, they lamented the financial burden of frequent repairs and the health hazards caused by dust and poor road surfaces.
“The drivers can no longer bear the cost of spare parts. They are tired of the breakdowns, the dust, the robberies, and the lack of action,” Mr. Boateng stressed, adding, “Their demonstration was not just a protest. It was a desperate cry for help.”
The MP called on the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, to treat the issue of roads in Ejisu with urgency and prioritise their rehabilitation in the upcoming budget cycle.
By Ernest Kofi Adu, Parliament House