Residents of Tweapease in the Assin North District temporarily brought a district inspection tour to a halt on Thursday, demanding urgent repairs to the dilapidated Assin Tweapease–Breku road, which they say has become a major threat to lives and livelihoods.

The residents, most of whom are cocoa farmers, voiced their frustrations over the poor condition of the road, describing it as nearly impassable and responsible for frequent vehicle breakdowns, increased transport costs, and, in some cases, fatal accidents.

They lamented that the deteriorating road network has made it extremely difficult to transport cocoa and food produce to market centres, thereby affecting household incomes and local economic activity.

The aggrieved residents appealed to their Member of Parliament,  James Gyakye Quayson, to intervene and help ensure that the long-standing problem receives immediate attention.

While they commended the District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Sylvester Amakye Nyarkoh, for visiting the community, they stressed that “promises alone are no longer enough.”

In response, Mr. Amakye Nyarkoh expressed empathy for the community’s plight and assured residents that the road had been prioritised for rehabilitation under the District Assembly’s development plan.

He disclosed that the project forms part of the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, which seeks to enhance economic activity and improve infrastructure in rural communities.

“We have listened to your concerns, and I want to assure you that this road is a priority.

By next week, you will see the contractor on site,” the DCE stated confidently.

Mr. Amakye Nyarkoh further explained that once completed, the road will enable local traders to sell their goods directly in Breku, reducing travel time and costs while boosting the local economy.

Residents, however, said they are hopeful that this latest assurance will translate into visible action, ending years of hardship caused by the road’s poor state.