For over 30 years, the story was the same in Aworano, Jama, and Mesidan: when the rains fell, life stopped. Roads vanished under floodwater, bridges were washed away, and entire communities in the Techiman North Constituency were severed from the rest of the district.

This cycle of isolation, persisting since 1992, became a painful fact of life—until a promise made just three months ago ignited a transformation so rapid it has left residents in joyful disbelief.

Today, the imposing structure of the new Aworano Bridge stands as a concrete symbol of that change. Where once there was only a treacherous, flood-prone passage, now lies a robust link to opportunity, healthcare, and commerce.

Decades of Frustration Washed Away

The emotional scars of neglect run deep. The local Assemblyman recalled years of fruitless appeals. “We shouted until we lost our voices,” he told JoyNews. “Our cars became boats in the rainy season. Farmers watched their produce rot, and the sick were trapped without access to clinics. We were stranded in our own land.”

This shared struggle defined generations. The community’s pleas for basic infrastructure seemed to evaporate into the very air, leaving behind a residue of frustration and abandoned hope.

A Promise Met With Unprecedented Speed

The turning point came when their Member of Parliament for Techiman North, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, who also serves as Minister for Trade, witnessed the situation firsthand. She vowed to tackle the problem head-on. In a dramatic break from the past, action followed words with startling urgency.

Just three months ago, contractor M. Gyebi and his team moved onto the site. What has unfolded since has been nothing short of a construction blitz. “We are not just hearing promises; we are touching the results,” said the Chief of Jama, beaming with pride. “The speed has surprised us all. This is the development we have been praying for.”

In a mere 90 days, the critical Aworano Bridge was completed, accompanied by an extensive network of drainage systems snaking through Aworano, Jama, Mesidan, and adjoining communities. These works promise to finally tame the annual floods that have long dictated life here.

MP’s Surprise Visit Seals a Moment of Joy

The MP paid a surprise monitoring visit to the sites recently, not just to assess progress but to share in the community’s palpable relief. Interacting with cheering residents, she expressed her own astonishment at the quality and pace of the work.

“When I see the happiness on the faces of my constituents, it humbles me,” the MP stated. “Your joy is the true measure of this project’s success. I must laud the engineers and Contractor Gyebi for this exceptional work.”

More Than a Road: A Blueprint for the Future

For Madam Ofosu-Adjare, the project is about more than ending isolation; it’s about launching a new future. She emphasised that the new road network will be a catalyst for economic revival, enabling farmers and traders to move goods freely and reliably.

Looking further ahead, she unveiled an environmental vision: “Upon completion, we have plans to plant trees along these streets—to beautify our community and to actively combat climate change.”

Official Praise for a Pace-Setting Project

While the official project timeline from the Bono East Feeder Roads Department is 18 to 24 months, the Regional Manager acknowledged that the initial phase has set a remarkable precedent. “We are deeply impressed with the work done so far,” he said. “The contractor is far ahead of schedule for this phase, and the quality is up to standard.”

A New Foundation for Techiman North

The narrative in Techiman North is being forcefully rewritten. The promise was for a road and a bridge, but the foundation being laid is for renewed hope, economic vitality, and a profound sense that this community’s destiny is back in its own hands. The Aworano Bridge is no longer a dream deferred; it is the sturdy, new pathway to a brighter tomorrow.