Residents of Dawhenya and Ada Kope in the Greater Accra Region have appealed to the Government to urgently intervene in the worsening condition of the Dawhenya Terrazzo Junction–Ada Kope road, blaming the Prampram District Assembly for failing to compel quarry operators and road construction companies to repair the badly damaged stretch.
The residents say the once-motorable road has deteriorated into a muddy and almost impassable route due to the constant movement of heavy tipper trucks transporting stones from quarry pits in the area. The trucks are reportedly owned or contracted by quarry operators and road construction companies, including Sky and CNK Logistics. Among the quarry pit owners are Ago and Reuben.
According to the residents, despite the obvious destruction caused by these heavy-duty trucks, the Prampram District Assembly, under whose jurisdiction the area falls, has failed to enforce measures requiring the companies to restore the road. They believe the Assembly has not done enough to protect the interests of the affected communities.
The trucks operate throughout the day and night with little regard for residents, and they continue using the road even during heavy rains, worsening its already deplorable condition. The poor state of the road has forced many residents to park their vehicles for fear of getting stuck in deep mud. Read Also: Rev. Wengams Complete Ashanti East Apostolic Visit
Schoolchildren are among those suffering the most. Every morning, they struggle through thick mud to get to school, often arriving with muddy shoes, socks and uniforms. Workers, the elderly and other pedestrians also endure daily hardship as they use the road.
Residents recalled that during a previous confrontation, they appealed to some tipper truck drivers to help reduce the damage being caused to the road. Instead, they were allegedly met with arrogance, with the drivers asking whether they had come to the area to buy land or to buy roads.
The community says it is unacceptable for quarry operators to continue making profits while ignoring the destruction their activities have caused. They insist that, as part of their corporate social responsibility, the companies should immediately rehabilitate the road and maintain it for the benefit of the communities affected by their operations.
The residents are therefore calling on the Government to intervene urgently and direct the relevant agencies to restore the road. They also want the Prampram District Assembly to be held accountable for what they describe as its failure to ensure that the quarry operators and contractors whose activities have damaged the road take full responsibility for repairing it.
They warn that unless immediate action is taken, the road will become completely impassable, further disrupting transportation, education and economic activities in Dawhenya and Ada Kope. The residents say they deserve better and are urging the Government to act swiftly where the Assembly has failed. https://dailydemocratnewsonline.com/
