Goaso Catholic Bishop urges government to address Ahafo’s infrastructure deficit – Nsemkeka
The Catholic Bishop of the Goaso Diocese, Most Reverend Peter Kwaku Atuahene, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as the persistent neglect of the Ahafo Region in infrastructure development by successive governments.
He is calling on the current administration to act swiftly to address the region’s growing infrastructure challenges.
Having spent most of his life in Goaso, the regional capital, Bishop Atuahene says he has observed minimal progress across critical development sectors such as road networks, water and sanitation, health, and economic empowerment.
“The government must show a clear and unwavering commitment to the development of Ahafo if we want to place the region on the national map,” he said.
The prelate described the current situation as dire, citing the lack of decent residential and office accommodation for public servants, an under-resourced health system, inadequate water and sanitation facilities, and a shortage of skilled professionals.
He specifically appealed to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, to prioritise the rehabilitation of the Goaso–Acherensua–Tepa highway, which he believes holds great potential to open the region up to investment opportunities.
“The road infrastructure in the region is in a deplorable state and requires urgent attention,” he stressed.
Most Rev. Atuahene also called on the government to ensure the completion of various projects started under the previous administration, both within the Ahafo Region and across the country, to safeguard public investment and ensure continuity in development.
“We were all fearful that most of the projects commenced by the previous government would be abandoned by the current administration. It is reassuring that we are now beginning to see some positive signs,” he reiterated.