Three farming communities—Asawineso, Adwumam, and Asante
Nkae—are facing a severe crisis in the Ahafo Region's Asunafo South District.
Their only connection to the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality in the
Western North Region is the bridge across the River Asawine, which is
collapsing. Since its declining state endangers their safety and means of
subsistence, locals now refer to it as a "death trap".
Everyday existence depends on this bridge. It links the
communities to Bibiani, where they may sell their farm goods and access
schools, clinics, and marketplaces. But every excursion is risky due to its
poor construction. Residents worry that the bridge can collapse at any time.
"This bridge connects us to Bibiani, where we do business and access
hospitals," one local told Adom News, expressing their anguish. But it's
in awful shape right now. We must stop putting our lives in danger. The threat
is real, and the terror never goes away.
During the rainy season, things get really bad. The bridge
is further weakened by heavy rains, which frequently isolate the settlements
entirely. Residents are forced to cross the river by wading through it or
navigating hazardous pathways when this occurs. This is particularly dangerous
in an emergency since it becomes almost hard to get medical help. It is also
difficult to get items to markets, which negatively impacts the communities'
capacity to support themselves.
The inhabitants are screaming for immediate assistance
because they are terrified and frustrated. They have urged Benjamin Yinkah, the
district chief executive, and Eric Opoku, their member of parliament, to take
immediate action. They are calling for a safer, more lasting bridge. In
addition to guaranteeing safe traffic, a stronger bridge would facilitate
better access to markets, schools, and hospitals. By making it simpler for
farmers to transport their goods, it would strengthen the local economy.
The residents of Asante Nkae, Adwumam, and Asawineso think a
long-term solution is essential. More than just replacing a dilapidated bridge,
a new bridge would inspire optimism and spur development. It would raise the
standard of living in these areas and re-establish connections to
possibilities. For the time being, they eagerly await action in the hopes that
their leaders will intervene before calamity occurs.
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