The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Hon. Lawyer Kwabena Boateng, has made an emotional and urgent plea in Parliament for the government to address the deteriorating state of roads within the Ejisu Municipality, particularly the heavily used Ejisu-Onwe stretch.
This heartfelt appeal comes on the heels of a sit-down strike staged by commercial drivers on the 7th of July 2025. The protest, which took place along the Ejisu-Onwe road in the Ashanti Region, caused significant disruption as angry drivers blocked vehicular movement to draw attention to the unbearable conditions of the road. Many passengers were left stranded, and economic activities in the area were brought to a halt.
Addressing Parliament yesterday, Hon. Kwabena Boateng passionately described the worsening state of roads in Ejisu as a long-standing problem that has been ignored for far too long. His voice filled with emotion, the MP recounted the daily struggles of residents and commuters who brave pothole-riddled, dusty, and muddy roads that are damaging their vehicles, slowing down business, and risking lives.
“Mr. Speaker, I come to this august House with a heavy heart. The people of Ejisu are suffering. Our roads have turned into valleys of despair. This is no longer a political issue – it is a humanitarian one. I am pleading with the current government to rise above politics and fix these roads for the good of our people,” Hon. Boateng stated.
He noted that the Ejisu-Onwe road, in particular, serves as a critical transportation link between communities and the regional capital, Kumasi. He emphasized that the recent protest by drivers was not politically motivated but a cry for help from citizens who feel abandoned.
“Drivers, traders, teachers, health workers – all are affected. The road is a lifeline for thousands, yet it has been left in a deplorable state for years. The silence from authorities is deafening. I am begging this House and the government to take action immediately,” he added, drawing murmurs of sympathy from fellow MPs.
The Ejisu MP’s call echoed sentiments from residents who joined the demonstration with placards that read: “No Roads, No Votes”, “Our Roads, Our Right”, and “Stop the Neglect.” Many have criticized successive governments for failing to deliver on promises to rehabilitate the road network in Ejisu.
Hon. Kwabena Boateng called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to, as a matter of urgency, dispatch engineers to assess the situation and provide a concrete timeline for repairs.
The Parliamentary session ended with the Speaker acknowledging the seriousness of the concern and assuring the House that the matter would be forwarded to the appropriate ministry for attention.
Residents of Ejisu and affected drivers are now waiting with bated breath, hoping that this bold and emotional appeal from their MP will finally lead to the long-overdue rehabilitation of their roads.
