By Agbaxode Emmanuel
Nortigokope-Ziope (VR), May 26, GNA – Residents of Nortigokope in the Agotime-Ziope Constituency of the Volta Region have renewed calls for electricity supply to the community following an open letter addressed to Mr Charles Agbeve, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area.
The letter, written by Mr Felix Abusah, a native of the community currently residing in the United States, expressed concern over the continued lack of electricity and its impact on residents’ livelihoods.
Mr Abusah noted that the community had, over the years, received several assurances regarding electricity extension, yet no visible progress had been made.
According to him, the absence of electricity continues to affect education, healthcare delivery, businesses, security, and the overall socio-economic development of the area.
“Electricity is not a luxury; it is a basic necessity for development, education, healthcare, security and economic growth,” portions of the letter stated.
Mr Abusah appealed to Mr Agbeve to collaborate with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and other relevant government agencies to facilitate the connection of the community to the national grid.
Responding to the concerns in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Agbeve acknowledged the situation and explained that Nortigokope-Ziope had never been connected to electricity, alongside other communities such as Zomelokope, Tugukope, Selorm Farms, Gbafakope, Awuyekope and Hododuikope.
He disclosed that the affected communities had been captured under the Self-Help Electrification Programme (SHEP IV), which is expected to be implemented under the government’s “Big Push” initiative.
The MP assured residents that updates would be provided on the next steps toward the execution of the project.
“I have inherited this unfortunate situation as the MP of the area and it is my responsibility to ensure all my communities are connected to the national grid,” he said.
Mr Agbeve also clarified that he had served in Parliament for nine years, and not 12 years as perceived by some individuals.
The issue has sparked discussions among residents and stakeholders in the constituency, with many expressing optimism that the affected communities would soon benefit from rural electrification projects.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah /Audrey Dekalu
Reporter: Agbaxode Emmanuel