Asutifi North residence appeal for political appointments

Nana Akwasi Agyeman ( middle) addressing the press, Mr Eric Addai ( right) and Mr Kingsley Koranteng ( left) 

Residents of Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region have appealed to President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo to include their citizens in political appointments and governance of the country to accelerate development of the area.

According to them, members of the district have voted for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) continually since election 2000 but have nothing to show in terms of appointments and development.

The President of Ahafo Kenyasi Development Association (AKDA), Nana Akwasi Agyeman who addressed a press conference at Kenyasi to register their displeasure to government said the district deserves better.

” The district can boast of highly competent and experienced professionals who have contributed immensely to NPP and national development but unfortunately the constituency is ignored when it comes to consideration for appointments”he said.

Nana Agyeman noted that the NPP has won elections in the district since 2000 but has not seen any development though Newmont Gold Ghana limited was situated at Kenyasi and has contributed to national revenue.

He said it is in order that government to appoints some residents of the district to government positions to bring a balance and to also strengthen the fortunes of the party and the people in the district.

He pointed out that, if the president continues to ignore the district in appointments, residents would consider voting for a different political party saying ” to whom much is given, much is expected “.

A former District Chief Executive (DCE) of Asutifi North, Mr Eric Addai said traditional authorities and the community have expressed worry over the deplorable state of the 6 kilometers Kenyasi – Hwediem road which needs urgent attention.

” it is regretful to residents that Kenyasi town roads have equally been left under the mercy of dust causing illnesses and collapsing businesses and shops”.

Mr Kingsley Koranteng, a youth activist and a member of AKDA, said residents of Ahafo Kenyasi are worse – off in terms of political appointments, infrastructure, living standards adding  ” the government and Newmont Ghana Gold must intervene”.

The Head Pastor of the Family Life Church Ghana and a member of the Ahafo Regional Peace Council, Apostle Emmanuel Akwasi Agyei disclosed that Ahafo Kenyasi has been neglected by successive governments since 1992 and said “enough is enough”

The Saamanhene of Kenyasi No 1 Traditional Area, Nana Anim Danquah on behalf of chiefs of the area pleaded with President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo and the NPP government to consider natives of the district in appointments.

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