Residents of Nsawam and Amasaman have announced a planned demonstration for Saturday, July 12, to demand urgent attention to the deplorable state of the Ofankor–Nsawam road, which they say has become a source of daily suffering and economic hardship.
The planned protest, initially scheduled for Monday, June 30 was rescheduled after consultations with the police.
Convenor of the demonstration, Nana Kusi Afriyie, disclosed on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, July 4, that the demonstration will now take place on Saturday to allow for adequate security arrangements.
“We were planning to have the demonstration on Monday, but the security service said they had other engagements, so they proposed a shift to Saturday. Our membership is over 1,700. We have also engaged the GPRTU, concerned drivers, and drivers in Nsawam and Amasaman. So we have the numbers,” he stated.
He explained that the demonstration will proceed to Amasaman Stadium Junction, where protestors will present a petition to the Member of Parliament for Amasaman.
Residents say the road project, which began in 2023, has seen little progress, leaving the stretch plagued by dust, potholes, and daily heavy traffic.
A visit by Channel One News on Thursday, July 3, captured dozens of stranded passengers struggling to find commercial vehicles. Many were seen trekking long distances, visibly tired and frustrated.
Locals accused the government and relevant agencies of dragging their feet despite repeated assurances. They say the stalled construction is disrupting businesses, school attendance, and the general well-being of affected communities.
