By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), Feb. 02, GNA – Mr Stephen Afrieye, the Assemblyman of the Freetown Electoral Area in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, together with the electorate, have come together to repair a broken bridge at Akporsor Kordzi, a suburb of Kadjebi.
The exercise, which brought together men women and youth of the community, was organised after residents endured years of difficulty accessing the area, especially during market days and emergency situations.
Mr Afrieye told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that he personally contributed GH¢1,860.00 towards the purchase of cement, iron rods and other construction materials to support the project.
He added that a resident, popularly known as “Old Soldier,” also supported the initiative by donating 16mm iron rods towards the fixing of the bridge.
According to the Assemblyman, the decision to embark on the self-help project became necessary as repeated appeals to the Kadjebi District Assembly to fix the bridge had not yielded results.
“We could no longer wait while the bridge continued to pose danger to schoolchildren, farmers and traders who use it daily. The community decided to take its destiny into its own hands,” he said.
Residents expressed appreciation to Mr Afrieye for his leadership and commitment, describing the initiative as a clear demonstration of responsive grassroots governance.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah