Breman Homecoming Launched: Residents Call for Health Centre, Library, and Better Infrastructure

The launch of the Breman Homecoming Celebration has reignited urgent appeals from traditional leaders and local authorities in Breman, a prominent community within the Suame Municipality of the Ashanti Region, for critical infrastructural development.

Speaking at the colourful event, the Kontihene of the Breman Traditional Council, Nana Adu-Gyamfi Sarkodie, expressed deep concern about the persistent underdevelopment in the area, particularly the absence of basic social amenities such as a health facility and a library for schoolchildren.

According to him, despite Breman’s contributions to both the municipality and the nation, the community has been left behind in terms of development, with residents facing daily struggles due to the lack of essential services.

“Our children have no library to support their academic growth, and when someone falls sick, we must travel long distances to access healthcare. It is sad and unacceptable that a community like Breman still lacks a clinic,” Nana Adu-Gyamfi Sarkodie stated.

He emphasized that the Homecoming Celebration should serve not only as a time for reunion and cultural expression but also as a platform to mobilize resources and spotlight the developmental needs of the community.

The Kontihene used the occasion to appeal to the government, development partners, and Breman citizens in the diaspora to support efforts aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.

“We are calling on the government and all our brothers and sisters abroad to come to our aid. Breman deserves better. Let’s join hands to bring development home.”

Adding their voices, Assembly Members from the Breman electoral areas expressed disappointment over the apparent neglect by relevant authorities. They noted that the lack of basic infrastructure has significantly hindered progress in education, healthcare, and economic activities, affecting the overall well-being of residents.

“We are disheartened by the lack of stakeholder interest in our plight. Year after year, our pleas for a clinic, library, and good roads are ignored. It’s as if Breman doesn’t matter,” one Assembly Member lamented.

They further revealed that despite submitting numerous letters, proposals, and holding meetings with municipal authorities, there has been no significant intervention to address the community’s challenges.

The Homecoming event, which brought together natives of Breman from across the country and abroad, featured traditional performances, community speeches, and the launch of a development appeal fund.

Organizers are optimistic that the renewed focus on development—especially through the Homecoming platform—will attract meaningful support and finally bring Breman the progress it has long awaited.

Residents maintain that their demands are not excessive, but rather fundamental. They are calling for the basic necessities of modern life — a health centre to care for the sick, a library to enhance learning, and improved infrastructure to support livelihoods and economic growth.

As the community unites under the banner of the Homecoming Celebration, the message from Breman remains loud and clear:
“It’s time to build. It’s time to act.”