Abura Tetsi Chiefs Appeal to Felix Kwakye Ofosu to Extend Street Lighting Project to Community
The Chiefs and people of Abura Tetsi in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of the Central Region have appealed to the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, to extend the ongoing Abura Dunkwa Street Lighting Project to their community to improve visibility and enhance road safety.
The appeal follows the ongoing street lighting intervention in Abura Dunkwa, which the traditional authorities say should also benefit Abura Tetsi, considering the growing development and close connection between the two communities.
According to the chiefs, Abura Dunkwa and Abura Tetsi have experienced significant growth and are increasingly developing into one interconnected settlement. They therefore believe that extending the street lighting project to Tetsi would ensure that residents in both communities enjoy the benefits of improved public lighting.
The traditional authorities expressed concern that while parts of Abura Dunkwa are benefiting from the street lighting project, sections of Abura Tetsi remain poorly illuminated, particularly along the busy Cape Coast-Assin Fosu Highway.
They noted that the lack of adequate street lighting along the stretch poses safety concerns for motorists, pedestrians, traders, schoolchildren and other road users, especially at night.
The chiefs further expressed concern over reported road accidents along the stretch, calling for urgent measures to improve visibility and reduce the risks faced by commuters and residents.
In their appeal, the traditional authorities acknowledged and commended Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu for the ongoing street lighting intervention in Abura Dunkwa but urged him to ensure that Abura Tetsi is not left out of the initiative.
“Honourable, we appreciate your efforts in bringing street lights to Abura Dunkwa. We respectfully appeal to you to extend the project to Abura Tetsi as well. We are one growing community, and our people deserve the same attention. Lighting this stretch will help protect lives and improve the safety of pedestrians, traders, schoolchildren and motorists who use the highway, particularly at night,” the appeal stated.
The chiefs believe that extending the project to Abura Tetsi would promote equitable access to public infrastructure while contributing to improved road safety and security within the area.
They are therefore calling on the MP and relevant authorities to consider their request and take the necessary steps to extend the street lighting intervention to the community.
The appeal was made by Nana Kobina Mankata I, Gyaasehen of Tetsi, on behalf of the traditional authorities and residents.
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