By Frank Kwame Abbor
Tsito (V/R), Nov. 10, GNA – Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho West, has outlined plans to address poor road networks, intermittent power outages and youth unemployment, while providing various forms of support to 22 communities in the constituency.
The interventions were announced as part of his constituency-wide engagements, during which he interacted with residents and shared his plans, as well as ongoing government initiatives, to address development concerns.
Speaking to Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Bedzrah said some roads in the constituency had been earmarked for the second phase of the Big Push programme, while his 2027 share of the MP’s Common Fund would be directed towards improving roads across Ho West to enhance accessibility and ease transportation.
On electricity supply, he said the Government’s ongoing construction of a US$300 million substation at Adaklu was expected to help address power challenges in Ho West and other parts of the Volta Region.
He also said the 2027 Budget would focus on creating opportunities for young people, adding that his office remained committed to responding to community needs through practical interventions.
Among the support provided, Saviefe Agorkpo received 50 bags of cement and a trip of sand; Etordome, 50 plastic chairs; Sebekorfe, a public address system; and Dzoawokpo, a public address system and streetlights. Adegblevi received 20 plastic chairs and a public address system, while Kpale Ga received a public address system, a trip of sand, and 15 bags of cement.
Dodome Dogblome received 50 plastic chairs, while Akorviefe received 50 plastic chairs, financial support for water pump repairs, and three bundles of roofing sheets. Anfoeta Tsebi received a full-range sound system, and New Dzokpe benefited from the repair of a broken water pump. Tanve received a soccer ball and jerseys, Sonume 30 plastic chairs, while Hlefi received a soccer ball, jerseys and streetlights.
Akome Agate received 50 bags of cement and streetlights, while Akome Gbogame received streetlights. Gbetekpo received a television set, and Gbadzeme received eight bundles of roofing sheets, streetlights, 40 school bags and 100 exercise books for children. Dzogbefeme also received eight bundles of roofing sheets, while Vane received 10 ceiling fans. Borkorvikorfe received a public address system, and Avenui Camp benefited from water pump repairs. Eli International School, a private school received 50 bags of cement.
Mr Bedzrah said his office was coordinating outstanding requests and placing further orders to extend support to additional communities, reaffirming his commitment to listen to residents and respond to their development needs.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade