Residents of Patang Village in the Ga East Municipality have threatened to stage a demonstration and boycott the 2028 general election if authorities fail to address the worsening state of roads in the community.
According to residents, several roads in the area have become severely deteriorated and nearly impassable, particularly during the rainy season, making movement difficult for commuters, schoolchildren, traders, and emergency service providers.
The residents blame the situation on what they describe as unchecked encroachment on the Dakobi River by private developers. They allege that construction activities along the river’s banks have altered its natural flow, resulting in erosion and the gradual destruction of portions of the road network along the Dakobi stretch.
Community members claim that the worsening erosion has significantly affected access to Patang and surrounding areas, creating safety risks for motorists and pedestrians while disrupting daily economic activities.
They further accused both the Ga East Municipal Assembly and the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, which share responsibility over the area, of failing to take decisive action despite repeated complaints from residents over the years.
According to the residents, the assemblies allegedly issued development permits to private individuals and companies without adequately considering the environmental consequences and the potential impact on public infrastructure.
Frustration within the community continues to grow as residents say numerous appeals to local authorities have yielded little progress, leaving them feeling neglected and abandoned.
Speaking to Citi News, some residents warned that they were prepared to take drastic action if their concerns remain unaddressed.
“Anyone who dares bring a ballot box here during the next general election will incur our wrath,” one resident stated, reflecting the growing anger among community members over what they describe as years of official inaction.
Residents are therefore calling on the relevant municipal authorities, environmental agencies, and central government institutions to urgently investigate the alleged encroachment on the Dakobi River, restore the damaged roads, and implement long-term measures to prevent further destruction.
They insist that immediate intervention is necessary to protect lives, improve accessibility, and restore confidence in public authorities before the situation escalates further.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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