We’re Lagging in Development Because We Have No Ministers, CEOs or Classmates in Governance” — Hon. Kwame Amponsa Cries Out, Vows to Prioritize Education in Amansie South

“The Presiding Member of the Amansie South District Assembly, Hon. Kwame Amponsa, affectionately known as Home Boy, has expressed deep concern over the continuous underdevelopment of the district, attributing it to the absence of highly educated and influential figures such as ministers, chief executive officers, and other decision-makers from Amansie South in both past and present governments.

Speaking to the media at Manso Datano after donating educational materials to newly admitted Senior High School students, Hon. Amponsa lamented that the district’s lack of representation in national leadership has long deprived it of access to vital developmental projects and resources that other districts enjoy. He emphasized that if Amansie South had individuals in positions of influence or authority, its development story would be far different.

“We are underdeveloped because we don’t have ministers, CEOs, or classmates in power who can speak for us. If we had people from Amansie South in positions of authority, our story would be different today,” he said passionately.

Hon. Amponsa described the current state of the district as deeply worrying, citing deplorable roads, inadequate school infrastructure, and lack of social amenities as clear evidence of government neglect. He explained that the district’s low level of education is the root cause of its stagnation, stressing that education remains the most powerful tool to transform Amansie South and give its youth a brighter future.

He further observed that other districts have progressed because their indigenes occupy influential positions in both government and the private sector, enabling them to lobby effectively for development. Unfortunately, despite its abundant natural resources and hardworking population, Amansie South continues to lag behind due to educational challenges.

“Education made people like Dr. Frank Amoakohene and Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia who they are today. If such personalities were from Amansie South, we wouldn’t be facing this level of neglect. That’s why I’ve decided to champion education for our young people so we can also produce leaders who will help transform our district,” he stated.

Hon. Amponsa reaffirmed his commitment to making education the backbone of his leadership vision. Demonstrating this, he donated over 300 educational items, including student mattresses, chop boxes, and trunks, to 100 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates from the district who have gained admission to various Senior High Schools across the country.

He explained that the gesture formed part of his personal effort to reduce the financial burden on parents and to encourage students to remain committed to their studies.

“My dream is to see Amansie South produce its own professionals — nurses, engineers, ministers, CEOs, and doctors — who will change our destiny. Through education, we will break the cycle of underdevelopment,” he declared.

Hon. Amponsa also advised the beneficiaries to remain disciplined, focused, and morally upright as they begin this new phase of their academic journey. He cautioned them against engaging in social vices such as drug abuse, immoral behavior, and occultism, warning that such acts could destroy their future and waste the sacrifices of their parents.

“Senior High School is the beginning of your life. Stay away from bad company and immoral acts. Concentrate on your books and make us proud. Education is the best legacy anyone can have; no one can take it away from you,” he advised.

The Presiding Member further appealed to government and development partners to give the Amansie South District its fair share of the national development agenda. He argued that the district contributes significantly to Ghana’s economy through gold mining and agriculture, yet remains one of the least developed in the Ashanti Region.

“Our district is rich in natural resources and filled with hardworking people. We contribute immensely to the national economy, but when it comes to development, we are always left behind. The government must not overlook Amansie South,” he appealed.

Parents and students who benefited from the donation expressed heartfelt gratitude, describing the gesture as timely and life-changing. One parent noted that many families were struggling to afford the necessary items for their wards, and Hon. Amponsa’s intervention came as a great relief.

“This support has come at the right time. Many of us were worried about how to buy these items, but Hon. Amponsa has relieved our burden. We are very grateful for his generosity,” the parent said.