Residents of Nkwanta and Kpassa in the Nkwanta North and South Municipalities in the Oti Region have undertaken a community effort to repair potholes on sections of the Nkwanta-Kpassa segment of the Eastern Corridor road. The initiative, led by the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly and supported by local drivers and commuters, aimed to make the road more accessible. The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr.

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Bright Kwame Lenwah, supplied trucks and equipment to aid the repair process. The effort was considered essential since road construction work had not yet begun despite being awarded to a contractor. <img alt="" class="wp-image-576316"/>Drivers and residents expressed their hope that the initiative would help reduce accidents on the deteriorating road and commended the communal spirit demonstrated by the community.

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“We are pleading with the Government to listen to our plight as several calls on government have not been positive. We are pleading with the Regional Minister to find a lasting solution to the road issue because we are tired,” he said.Mr. Aziz Bawa, the Chairperson of Nkwanta North GPRTU, stated that the poor condition of the road is adversely impacting their business.

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It is also contributing to increased vehicle maintenance costs, as well as a higher incidence of vehicle breakdowns.

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