Doryumu, Kordiabe, Agormeda, Asebi and neighbouring communities in the Shai-Osudoku District in the Greater Accra region have blocked roads linking these areas to some parts of the region and Eastern region.
These communities have been warned to take back their natural resources if government is not ready to address issues regarding the deplorable road network which is impacting their lives negatively.
Blornyatomatse of Doryumu, Nene Anorbarh Sasraku II in an interview with Joy News said the communities are holding separate demonstrations but will merge and present a petition to the District Chief Executive of the area, Fred Offei.
This morning's demonstration follows a media briefing in June which was to prepare the grounds for today.
"We're displeased with the way government has handled our concerns. We're yet to hear from government following the press conference in June. The other communities will join us and will present our petition," he said.
He added that successive governments have taken issues regarding deplorable road network for granted despite the impact on the local economy, health, transportation, and emergency services, among other issues and won't have it anymore.
According to him, the quarry products from the area have been used in the construction of the Tema harbour, Tema-Akosombo highway, Tema to Aflao highway, railway project, providing land for high voltage poles carrying power from Akosombo dam to other parts of the country, providing land for the establishment of military schools and camps among endless contributions to national development.
The residents clad in red and black, and holding placards feel they will not be intimidated by heavy police presence and morning showers.
Latest Stories
-
MTN Ghana drives sustainable development through digital innovation
3 hours -
Eric Otchere: Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams: Apostle of Strategic Prayer
4 hours -
Bawumia is a man of action who delivers on his promises – Upper East Imams and Zongo Chiefs
8 hours -
Parliament approves Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees
10 hours -
StarLife Assurance supports Global Evangelical Mission Hospital with medical supplies
11 hours -
Benjies outdoors catchy thematic narrative on debut EP ‘TRI’
11 hours -
Skin and body enhancement, the emerging cause of hypertension
12 hours -
Bawumia vows to prioritise Pwalugu Dam project and tackle energy challenges with solar power
12 hours -
Bleaching and body enhancement creams can cause hypertension – Dr Tanor
13 hours -
Bobby Banson urges separation of Attorney General and the Minister of Justice offices
13 hours -
It’s possible for Cedi to hit GH¢20 against the dollar – Sammy Gyamfi teases Bawumia’s 2024 polls slogan
13 hours -
Tamale North MP accuses Akufo-Addo of scheming to oust Kissi Agyebeng from office
13 hours -
Akufo-Addo warns journalists of potential AI dangers in misinformation
13 hours -
Will you accept financial help from your wife’s male friend? Here’s Joy listeners’ verdict
14 hours -
Arteta’s Arsenal title dream ‘still alive’
14 hours