Editorial
Fix poor road infrastructure in Ashongman Estate, growing hub for local entrepreneurship
Dear Editor,
ASHONGMAN Estate, a rapidly growing community in Accra, is fast becoming a hotspot for local businesses.
Despite facing infrastructure challenges – mainly roads, entrepreneurs in the area are thriving, offering a range of products and services that cater for the needs of residents.
‘Aseda Ne Awurade,’ a waakye spot in Ashongman Estate, is serving delicious meals and drinks to hungry customers.
Their menu includes fried fish, yam chips, and banku with tilapia, all made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. With their friendly staff and cozy atmosphere, ‘Aseda Ne Awurade’ has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike.
“We’re proud to be a part of the Ashongman Estate community,” said Auntie Adwoa, owner of the food joint. “We’re committed to providing excellent food and service to our customers, and we’re always looking for ways to improve and expand our offerings.”
Smart Roofing Systems, a leading manufacturer and dealer of roofing sheets in Ghana, is another business that is making waves in Ashongman Estate.
Ashongman Estate is also experiencing a property boom, with 34 available properties listed for sale or rent. From flats and houses to land and commercial properties, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant community.
There is also a market available for residents. There are various cold stores and many other outlets selling different foodstuff. This provides residents with food and beverages in abundance without travelling all the way to Accra or Dome to do such purchase.
That notwithstanding, Ashongman Estate faces challenges like poor road infrastructure against the increasing population. With the right support and infrastructure development, entrepreneurs in Ashongman Estate can capitalise on the area’s potential and contribute to its economic growth.
As Ashongman Estate continues to grow and develop, it is clear that local businesses will play a vital role in shaping the community’s future. With their creativity, determination, and commitment to excellence, entrepreneurs in Ashongman Estate are sure to make a lasting impact.
The appeal goes to government to provide the needed infrastructure to make the community whole.
By Antwi Stella
Dear Editor,
I AM writing to draw your attention to the inadequate street lights in some parts of Wawase, a situation that continues to pose serious concerns for residents.
Street lights play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security within a community. Unfortunately, several areas in Wawase are completely without functioning street lights.
This has made movement at night very difficult and dangerous, especially for workers, students, and traders who return home late.
The lack of proper lighting has also created an enabling environment for criminal activities such as theft and harassment. Residents often live in fear, and some are forced to limit their movements after dark. Additionally, poor visibility increases the risk of road accidents, putting both pedestrians and drivers at risk.
It is concerning that despite the growing population and development in Wawase, this basic infrastructure issue remains unresolved.
I would like to appeal to the relevant authorities, including the local assembly and electricity providers, to urgently address this problem by installing new street lights and repairing faulty ones.
Ensuring adequate street lights will not only improve security but also enhance the overall quality of life for residents in the area.
Gwen Mensah, Agona Swedru
Dear Editor,
FOR some time now, I have been deeply concerned about the state of the Kaneshie footbridge, which has over the years developed cracks, exposing some rusted metal parts and raising safety concerns.
It is, therefore, welcome news for daily users of the facility like myself that a team from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), led by the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), visited the facility and announced a temporary closure to allow for maintenance work to be carried out.
While I wish to commend the Assembly for the move, I believe it has been long overdue.
I often find it difficult to understand why, as a country, we sit, wait, and watch for preventable incidents or tragedies to happen before we react. I say this because the issue of the bad state of the Kaneshie footbridge has been one that has been re-echoed by many who use it on a daily basis.
I believe that as the Assembly looks to start the maintenance works on the footbridge, it is also important for it and other Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to pay attention to other footbridges across the country that are in a similar state.
The time has come for Ghana, as a country, to be more proactive than reactive.
I will also urge the assemblies to deploy their respective teams to always check on footbridges across the country to ensure that they are in good shape to avoid any tragedy that could lead to the loss of human lives.
From Fafa, Kaneshie
