Florida: Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) Constituency has defended its development record, outlining ongoing roads, schools, and health projects while rejecting opposition claims that the area has been neglected.
According to Ghana News Agency, the comments followed recent criticisms by some leading opposition figures who accused the Member of Parliament, Mr. Felix Ofosu Kwakye, of neglecting parts of the constituency. However, the NDC stated that several social interventions such as road projects, school blocks, Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, boreholes, and educational interventions have either been completed or are currently underway across the constituency.
Speaking in an interview, Nana Attakorah Asante, Communication Officer for the constituency, emphasized the scale and spread of projects across communities, demonstrating that Mr. Kwakye has delivered significantly within a relatively short period in office. He refuted the claims of neglect, citing numerous completed and ongoing initiatives.
In the education sector, the government has completed multiple classroom infrastructure projects in underserved communities. Notably, a three-unit classroom block with washroom facilities has been completed at Empiro, while a new kindergarten block with a washroom has been constructed at Sodofo Abaase. At Okyiriku, a six-unit classroom block with washroom facilities has been completed to ease congestion and improve the learning environment.
Nana Asante also highlighted significant interventions to address furniture shortages in second-cycle institutions. He reported that 1,000 tables and 1,000 chairs each have been supplied to several senior high schools, improving conditions for both students and teachers.
In the health sector, access to basic healthcare is being expanded through the construction of new CHPS compounds. Facilities have been completed at Nyamedom, Ohiaba, and Abaka, bringing healthcare closer to residents. Additionally, medical equipment has been distributed to several health centers and CHPS compounds across the constituency to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.
Water supply challenges have been addressed in several communities through borehole projects, benefiting about 15 communities. Additional water storage systems have been provided to support both schools and communities, including the installation of large-capacity polytanks.
On road infrastructure, work is ongoing across key routes within the constituency. Projects such as the Abura Dunkwa township roads and the Afrangue to Ayeldu road are examples of efforts to improve transport and connectivity.
The detailed breakdown of projects follows criticism by a traditional leader, which Nana Asante dismissed as politically motivated. He emphasized that beyond completed projects, others are still ongoing, including telecommunications infrastructure and a football park project.
Nana Asante urged residents to focus on the ongoing work and support the development initiatives, dismissing misleading political narratives and asserting that visible progress is being made in the constituency.