The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has commissioned the fourth Astro Turf in the Constituency at Ohwim Amanfrom, a suburb of Kumasi.
The facility, which boasts of numerous features, includes floodlights, inner perimeter fencing, and reserved players seating, was funded by the Ghana Gas Company Limited and is expected to help nurture the athletic talents of the youth in the locality.
The MP, who is also the Minister for Works and Housing, announced his decision to name the Astro Turf pitch after his predecessor, the late former Member of Parliament for Bantama, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, who passed on last Saturday after a short illness.
Okyem Aboagye served as the MP for the area from 2016 to 2021 and had been a Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament during his time in the legislative arm of government.
Mr. Asesnso-Boakye explained that “Hon. Okyem Aboagye was my dear friend from our early days, even before our political careers. His loss is deeply saddening, and in his memory, we have decided to name this facility after him in his honour.”
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, who commissioned the facility, commended Asenso-Boakye for his remarkable efforts in securing the project and praised his dedication to the development of the youth in Bantama.
Sam Pyne, Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), emphasised the significance of these recreational facilities.
He also urged the youth to take good care of the facility.
