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AKUAPEM N: MCE visits PROTOA union station

The Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem North, Barima Awuah Sarpong Asiedu-Larbi as part of his working schedule met a group of PROTOA Drivers Union at Larteh junction Taxi Rank on Thursday 22nd September, 2022.

Date Created : 9/23/2022 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

Also present were commercial Mini Buses and Tipper Truck operators who also use the place as their station.

The purpose of the MCE’s visit was to furnish himself with the challenges of the drivers and discuss the bad nature of Larteh road.

The MCE interacting with the group said he shared in their predicaments in conveying passengers to and from Larteh Junction to the various destinations especially to Larteh.

He said the cost of spare-parts, fuel and petroleum products have gone sky rocketing lately.

He added that the situation is affecting everyone and that it is only proper to exercise a little bit restraint because the government is working tirelessly to turn the economy around.

He pointed out that the government is aware of the complaints of the people concerning the current inflation and market trends.

He beseeched the people to listen to news and find out about the current economic plight globally.

He assure the drivers that plans are far advance concerning rehabilitation of Larteh road and that very soon, excavators will be on site to confirm his assertion.

He further explained that sons and daughters of Larteh descents living abroad and domestically have all pledged their commitment to the course of the construction.

He said what delayed the process was the abrogation of the previous contractor’s contract leading to a new tender being opened for the process.

He said government is aware that good road networks facilitates trade and exposes communities to development. As Chief Executive, he has no choice but to facilitate such good process, he concluded.

Interacting with the chairman of the Union, Mr. Collins Afram said this meeting was long overdue and that he was delighted the MCE has finally come to listen to their plight.

He said before work begins, he expects that the Assembly should detail its engineer to re-shape and level the road with gravels in the interim to make it motorable.

He also pleaded with the MCE to use his office to address the wrangling existing between the PROTOA and the GPRTU in the area to have a common front so as to address their challenges.

He said measures such as this would always encourage union members and the entire citizenry to rally behind government of the day.