Chief, Assembly Member, and Residents of Dompa Appeal to Government to Fix Dangerous Bridge and Deplorable Road Network
The residents of Dompa, a remote farming community in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, are making an urgent appeal to the government to fix their dangerously deteriorated road network and a collapsing bridge that connects them to neighboring communities.
The three-kilometer stretch of road linking Ampaha to Dompa has become nearly impassable, especially during the rainy and dry seasons. The worsening condition has led commercial drivers, particularly those from Bekwai, to abandon the route entirely. As a result, residents are left relying on a handful of motorbike (okada) riders and a single, aging vehicle brave enough to ply the treacherous path.
According to residents, the transportation crisis is wreaking havoc on daily life. Farmers struggle to get their produce to market, schoolchildren face immense difficulties reaching school, and pregnant women and the elderly endure grave risks in seeking medical care.
In an emotional interview with the Assembly Member for Dompa Electoral Area, Hon. Offin Akwasi, voiced deep frustration over years of government inaction despite numerous appeals. “We’ve appealed to successive governments and our Members of Parliament, but our cries have been ignored. The road is in a terrible state, and the bridge is falling apart. If something is not done quickly, we may experience a major disaster,” he lamented.
Hon. Offin emphasized that the crumbling bridge is an immediate threat to human life. A total collapse, he said, would completely cut the community off from essential services, schools, and markets. He therefore urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Bosome Freho District Assembly to treat the issue as a matter of urgent national concern.
Residents echoed the Assembly Member’s concerns, expressing deep disappointment in what they described as a lack of political will to address their suffering. Many described their daily commute as a “nightmare,” lamenting that the community has been virtually forgotten. “Even during emergencies, we can’t get transportation. The road is too bad, and the bridge shakes when we walk over it. We’re just waiting for disaster to happen,” an elderly resident shared with pain.
The residents are calling on President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to act swiftly and decisively to rehabilitate the road and bridge. They believe that restoring these vital transport links will not only relieve their current hardship but also unlock the area’s economic potential.
Also joining the call, the Acting Chief of Dompa, Nana Oppong Kyekyeku, voiced grave concern over the neglect his community has faced over the years. “We are part of Ghana too. All we are asking for is a motorable road and a safe bridge. This is not the first time we are calling for help, but this time we expect action, not promises. Government should come to our aid,” he appealed.
Nana Kyekyeku further indicated that the community is ready to contribute communal labor to support any rehabilitation efforts if the government initiates work on the project.
The plea from Dompa stands as a cry for dignity, inclusion, and the fundamental right to infrastructure—one that residents hope will finally receive the attention it deserves.
