Cargo, commercial drivers, and motorists in Kwawu Afram Plains have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the deteriorating condition of the ferry and the bad road network.

Afram Plains, known as a leading food basket of the nation, suffers from a lack of essential infrastructure which has prompted the demonstration

They are demanding government intervention to address the poor condition of the ferry and the bad road network from Kwawu Tafo to Donkorkrom.

Protesters carried placards with messages such as “Fix the two engines of the ferry,” “Fix Afram bridge,” and “No more reverse on the ferry,” highlighting their grievances.

During the demonstration, participants explained that several calls made to authorities to fix have yielded no results.

Receiving the petition, District Chief Executive and Member of Parliament for Kwawu Afram Plains South, Joseph Appiah Boateng, and Evans Kyei Ntiri, respectively, appealed to the government to heed the cries of the Kwawu Afram Plains residents.

The DCE promised to undertake road reshaping from Kwawu Tafo to Donkorkrom. Regarding the ferry, he assured that the government would collaborate with the Volta Lake Transport Company to resolve the ongoing challenges.

The demonstration underscores the urgent need for infrastructure development in Afram Plains, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for the residents and supporting the region’s crucial role in the nation’s food supply chain.