Residents of Wamasi, Chief, and Assembly Member Appeal to Government Over Deplorable Road Networks
Residents of Wamasi, a farming community in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region, have issued a heartfelt plea to the government to intervene and address the appalling state of the road networks that continue to hinder development and compromise the quality of life in the area.
The call came during the official reinstatement ceremony of the Chief of Wamasi, Nana Kwadwo Nkrumah II, and his sub-chiefs—an occasion that not only reaffirmed traditional leadership but also served as a platform for amplifying community concerns about infrastructure, sanitation, and healthcare.
In an address to the media, Nana Kwadwo Nkrumah II voiced deep frustration over the deteriorating condition of the roads and their damaging impact on the economic activities, healthcare access, and education within the community. He explained that during the rainy season, the roads become nearly impassable, often turning into muddy, flooded tracks that isolate residents and threaten lives in emergency situations.
“Our roads have become death traps. Farmers can’t transport their produce, pregnant women struggle to get to health facilities, and teachers find it difficult to reach their posts. It is time government turned its attention to Wamasi,” he lamented.
Nana Nkrumah further appealed to the government for the construction of a public toilet facility and a residential bungalow for teachers at the Junior High School in the area. According to him, these basic amenities are critical to improving the standard of living and ensuring effective teaching and learning.
“The lack of accommodation deters trained teachers from accepting postings here, and our children suffer because of it. Our schools need support, and our teachers need a place to live,” he added.
Adding to the chief’s appeal, the Assembly Member for Wamasi, Hon. Nicholas Wireko Brobbey, reiterated the urgent need for road rehabilitation, noting that the issue has persisted for years despite numerous petitions submitted to the Obuasi Municipal Assembly and other relevant authorities.
“The people of Wamasi have been patient for too long. We’ve sent letters and made several follow-ups, but nothing has changed. The government must act now. We cannot continue to suffer in silence,” Hon. Brobbey stressed.
He also called on the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service to consider upgrading the community’s CHPS compound into a fully functional health center, citing the area’s growing population and increasing demand for healthcare services.
“Our health facility is overstretched and under-resourced. We need a health center that can cater to the full needs of our people, especially in times of emergency,” he stated.
The reinstatement ceremony, which brought together community elders, opinion leaders, youth groups, and residents, became a rallying point for development advocacy. Attendees expressed hope that the presence of traditional leadership would reignite efforts to improve the living conditions in Wamasi.
Residents of the community say they are not asking for luxury, but for their fair share of the national development agenda. As one resident put it, “We contribute to Ghana like everyone else. All we want is a decent road, clean sanitation, proper healthcare, and support for our schools.”
The call from Wamasi adds to a growing number of rural communities across the country demanding greater investment in infrastructure and social services. The people of Wamasi remain hopeful that their voices will finally reach the corridors of power and translate into action.
