Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has urged the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, to expedite the completion of the Atibie and Twenedurase-Akwasiho roads, stressing their significance for economic activity and tourism in the Kwahu area.

Addressing Parliament during its 26th sitting, Opoku expressed frustration over the delayed roadworks, emphasizing their importance ahead of the Kwahu Easter Festival, which annually attracts thousands of visitors.

In response, Agbodza provided updates on the projects, revealing that they had been separately awarded. The Atibie Paragliding Road, a crucial route for tourists, was initially scheduled for completion in December 2020 after construction commenced on December 18, 2019. However, financial constraints stalled progress, with Phase 1 (Km 0 – 2.5) reaching 55.34% completion and Phase 2 (Km 2.5 – 5.0) advancing to 78.79%.

Similarly, work on the Twenedurase-Akwasiho road, one of four major access routes to Greater Kwahu, remains incomplete, causing frustration among local residents and businesses that depend on it for trade and transportation.

Opoku stressed the urgency of these road projects, particularly as Kwahu gears up for Easter, an event synonymous with paragliding, cultural showcases, and tourism.

"Easter in Ghana is synonymous with Kwahu, and many people, including tourists, will be coming for the paragliding activities. Completing these roads is essential to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all," he said.

Recognizing the concerns raised, Agbodza reassured Parliament that despite financial limitations, the ministry was committed to seeing the projects through.

"I fully agree that these projects are crucial, and we will do everything possible within the financial scope to address the situation," he assured.

To emphasize the region’s tourism appeal, Opoku extended a personal invitation to the minister, encouraging him to visit Kwahu during Easter with his spouse and experience the rich cultural heritage and festivities firsthand.

The call for urgent road completion forms part of broader efforts to enhance infrastructure development in the constituency, ensuring smoother travel and greater economic opportunities for locals.