Residents of the Kwawu Afram Plains are feeling both hopeful
and sceptical about President John Dramani Mahama's renewed pledge to build a
bridge across the Afram River, from Adawso to Ekye Amanfrom.
Mr Mahama has previously committed to the project twice,
the first time during his 2013–2017 presidency. The most recent commitment was
made during his campaign tour. But like similar promises made by former presidents
John Agyekum Kufuor and Jerry John Rawlings, that earlier commitment was not
honoured.
Afram Lake, a man-made body of water created in the 1960s by
damming the Volta River, is anticipated to be crossed by the proposed
3.6-kilometre bridge. The Afram Plains might become Ghana's agricultural
powerhouse thanks to the bridge, which is being hailed as a revolutionary
infrastructural project.
According to development experts, the bridge will be an
essential component of a 100-kilometre road network that connects the Asante,
Bono, and Eastern regions, greatly improving connectivity, trade, and
accessibility.
The fresh commitment continues to elicit varied responses
from the public. Some locals who talked to Adom News were hopeful, seeing the recommitment
as an indication of sincere intentions, but others are sceptical, pointing to a
lengthy record of broken presidential promises.
Moses Tangmee, the Kwawu Afram Plains South District Chief
Executive, has reassured locals that the Mahama-led NDC has obtained financing
to ultimately construct the bridge despite the conflicting opinions. He
highlighted how the project might increase incomes through increased
agricultural production and trade, foster regional integration, and encourage
economic progress.
Moses Tangmee, the Kwawu Afram Plains South District Chief
Executive, has reassured locals that the Mahama-led NDC has obtained financing
to ultimately construct the bridge despite the conflicting opinions. He
highlighted how the project might increase incomes through increased
agricultural production and trade, foster regional integration, and encourage
economic progress.
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