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 challenges, improve access to neighbouring communities, and support the socio-economic development of the municipality.
The chief made the appeal during the celebration of the Akwasidae festival at Dunkwa-On-Offin on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He said the poor condition of the road linking Dunkwa-On-Offin to Obuasi and other areas has affected residents and businesses as travel time has increased
The chief noted that what used to be a 45-minute journey now takes several hours.
“A journey from Dunkwa-On-Offin to Obuasi that used to take about 45 minutes now takes hours because of the poor nature of the road,” he lamented and called for urgent government intervention.
The chief noted that other roads connecting Dunkwa-On-Offin to Ayanfuri and various communities within the Central Region are also in a deplorable condition, making transportation difficult for residents.
He said the situation was affecting the movement of people and goods, as many commercial drivers were reluctant to use the roads for fear of damaging their vehicles.
Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako III explained that the deteriorating road network is undermining economic activities and also stifling development in the area.
He appealed to President Mahama to prioritize the roads under the Big Push agenda, stressing that “improved transportation infrastructure will boost trade, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce, and create better opportunities for local businesses.”
According to him, the situation is a source of worry for communities along the affected routes, requiring urgent attention to improve both living conditions and economic activities.
Nana Nuako further expressed concern about the health implications of the poor road conditions, claiming that dust from the deteriorated roads is contributing to respiratory complaints including catarrh and pneumonia, among residents.
From Oswald P. Freiku, Dunkwa
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