Residents of Ablekuma Fanmilk are voicing frustration over an incomplete drainage system
Residents of Ablekuma Fanmilk are voicing frustration over an incomplete drainage system that has left them cut off and inconvenienced.
According to a report by citinewsroom.com dated June 16, 2025, the issue affects the 10 Plots area in Ablekuma Fanmilk, part of the Ga Central Municipal Assembly.
A drainage system constructed along a key community road is obstructing access to residents’ homes.
Residents say this problem has persisted for nearly a decade, despite numerous complaints from affected households.
Originally intended to address flooding, the project has been ongoing for several months.
However, its incomplete state has brought significant hardship to the community. Instead of improving infrastructure, it has become a major source of disruption.
The drainage system, left unfinished, continues to worsen flooding in the area. A deep, open gutter now cuts across the road, separating homes from the main access route.
They lament that the situation deteriorates further during the rainy season, when the inadequate drainage fails to manage water runoff.
Additionally, residents say they are often forced to wade through flooded streets, as vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, are unable to reach the area. Many are compelled to walk long distances or risk dangerous crossings just to access their homes.
The community is therefore urgently appealing to the authorities to complete the project.
“This area floods frequently during the rainy season, and we lose clients as a result. It’s very difficult to attract new customers under these conditions,” a resident lamented.
Parents in the community are also deeply concerned about the safety of schoolchildren.
“I want the road to be fixed. There are schools nearby, and when it rains, I often have to keep my children at home because the gutter becomes dangerous. If a child were to fall in, it could be disastrous. I stand watch during the rains just to keep them safe,” one worried resident shared.
Despite repeated appeals to local authorities, the issue remains unresolved.
“We’ve consulted the assemblyman and other officials, but they always say action will be taken. When it rains, erosion is severe, and if you’re not careful, you could be swept away,” another resident said.
Assemblyman Efritete Baffoe Kyei, who represents the Ablekuma Electoral Area, has acknowledged the seriousness of the situation.
“This has been a major challenge for us. Last year, I spoke with the Roads Engineer, Mr. Armah, who said the project had been earmarked for a contractor to build a proper drain. I followed up in March this year, and he told me that due to changes in government, we would have to be patient,” he explained.
He stressed the urgent need for proper drainage infrastructure and assured residents that discussions with the Municipal Engineer are ongoing.
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Meanwhile, watch as victims of the June 3 disaster decry 10 years of neglect by the state: