Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Member of Parliament for Suame, has lauded Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister’s bold decision to complete all existing projects in the Ashanti Region.
According to him, there are a number of infrastructural projects initiated by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government, which were not completed before the exit of the government.
Some of the projects, he said, include Astroturfs, One District One Factory projects, Central Market project, Suame Roundabout Interchange project, Market projects, School infrastructure and Road construction projects.
The former Majority Leader and Minister for parliamentary Affairs assured that he (Minister) could count on the support of the Members of Parliament and other stakeholders in the region to work for the proper development of the region.
Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu made the commendation at the Kumasi Bloc Public Dialogue, a high-profile and strategic forum aimed at rigorously assessing the 2025 Budget and examining its alignment with the developmental aspirations of Kumasi.
The engagement seeks to gather diverse perspectives from stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, policymakers, business leaders, market associations and civil society groups to critically assess the impact of the 2025 Budget on the development of Kumasi and the Ashanti Region at large.
The Dialogue also aimed to address the recent challenges, including market fires, infrastructural concerns and economic difficulties.
The forum also sought to ensure that the interests and developmental needs of Kumasi are thoroughly articulated and effectively considered in national policy making.
The former Suame legislator expressed worry over the removal of the COVID-19 Levy, saying once the world is out of the pandemic, COVID-19 levy should have been replaced with pandemic Levy towards addressing unforeseen future pandemic.
He said the government policy on Free Sanitary pads for students is not a bad idea, because when implemented, it would increase school enrollment and reduce girl absenteeism, especially in the rural communities, and urged the government to increase education infrastructural facilities to accommodate the students.
