The road leading to the Ankasa Forest Reserve in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region is being reshaped by the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Dorcas Affo-Toffey.The eight-kilometre roadhas not seen any form of rehabilitation for years.
The reshaping of the road would inure to the benefitof nearby communities like Amokwawsuazo, Fire, “Odo y3 f3“, Paradise and French-Man.
The rest are Mfante New Town, Anhweafutukrom, Anhweafutu Junction and New Ankasa,
Given that farming is the main occupation of the people, the latter always struggle to transport their produce to the market centres.
The Ankasa forest reserve has historical significance and supports government revenue through eco-tourism, but its accessibility is hampered by the poor condition of the road.
Though the government is aware of the state of the road, no action has been taken to address this issue. The situation becomes worse when it rains.
MP Dorcas Affo-Toffey has, therefore, decided to repair the road.The aim is to alleviate the hardship of commuters, tourists and farmers.
The Assembly Member for Solanim Electoral Area, Ebenezer Adjei, confirmed the deplorable poor state of the road and asked the MP for help.
Some of the residents who spoke to The Chronicle expressed gratitude to the MP, saying several dignitaries use the Ankasa road, but no efforts had been made to construct it, until the MP decided to reshape the road.
They said they have reported the state of the road to the Municipal Chief Executive officer and other executives, but nothing has been done.
