After Day Two of the Presidential Nationwide Cleanup Exercise, Dr. Francis-Xavier Sosu Esq., Member of Parliament for Madina, toured the Ayi Mensah-Kweiman-Danfa-Otinibi corridor to inspect the progress of the ongoing Ayi Mensah-Danfa-Amrahia Road Project.
To his dismay, a significant portion of the project remains untouched.
Expressing deep disappointment after the inspection, Dr. Sosu Esq. described the pace of work on the project as unacceptable and cautioned that he would petition the Minister for Roads and Highways for the termination of the contractor’s appointment if construction does not immediately commence on the critical Ayi Mensah-Otinibi stretch.
Dr. Sosu recalled his long-standing commitment to securing the reconstruction of the road, noting that while in opposition he led demonstrations demanding its rehabilitation, faced attempts to have him arrested, and even stood trial before the case was eventually dismissed.
“This road is not just another infrastructure project. It represents years of struggle and advocacy on behalf of the people. That is why I cannot remain silent while progress stalls,” he stated.
He further explained that after the NDC assumed office, he actively lobbied for the road, making it one of the first projects awarded alongside the Pantang Road. According to him, the same contractor was awarded the Pantang Road, the Owusu-Ansah Road, and the Ayi Mensah-Danfa-Amrahia Road.
However, following his inspection, the MP observed that while limited clearing and grading had taken place, substantive construction on the Ayi Mensah-Otinibi section had not begun. He criticised the contractor for concentrating efforts on the Otinibi-Amrahia hilly stretch while neglecting the valley densely populated communities such as Adoteiman and Kweiman.
“The contract is to construct the road from Ayi Mensah through Otinibi to Amrahia; not to selectively work on one section. The people have waited long enough, and this level of delay cannot continue,” he stressed.
Dr. Sosu warned that should the contractor fail to mobilize and begin full-scale work on the neglected stretch, he would petition the Minister for Roads and Highways to terminate the contract and assign it to a more capable contractor.
He further pledged to utilise every available parliamentary and administrative mechanism, including raising the matter on the floor of Parliament, to ensure the contractor is held accountable and the project delivered within schedule.
The MP also emphasized that priority must be given to the Ayi Mensah corridor, where persistent flooding and inadequate drainage continue to endanger residents and hinder economic activity.
“The valley communities need proper drainage and a durable road network. These are urgent necessities, not luxuries. The people deserve quality infrastructure and timely delivery,” he asserted.
The contractor is yet to respond to the concerns raised by the Madina MP.
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