I Paid to Fix Demasua Road, But It Failed in Under a Year — Nkosuohene Exposes Previous Governmen

Nana Ayebiafo Jnana, the Dumasua Nkosuohene, has recounted a frustrating experience involving efforts to improve road infrastructure in his community, alleging that the previous government’s assembly prevented him from personally undertaking road repairs and instead directed him to hand over the money to the government for the project.

According to the traditional leader, his decision to commit personal funds towards fixing the Demasua road was driven by the need to address the challenges residents faced while using the deteriorating road network.

However, he claims the road repairs did not last long, raising concerns about the quality of the work and the management of resources intended for local infrastructure development.

“I paid the government out of my pocket to fix the Demasua road, but it didn’t even last a year,” Nana Ayebiafo Jnana recounted.

His statement highlights the frustration that can arise when community members and traditional leaders attempt to address infrastructure challenges but remain dissatisfied with the outcome of projects carried out through public institutions.

The Dumasua Nkosuohene explained that he had been willing to use his own resources to undertake the repairs, apparently hoping to ensure that residents could travel more conveniently and safely.

However, according to his account, the assembly under the previous government stopped him from carrying out the work personally and instructed him to hand over the money to the government for the project.

The circumstances surrounding the decision, including the assembly’s reasons for insisting on handling the project, were not detailed in the information provided.

Nevertheless, the account has drawn attention to broader questions about how road maintenance projects are managed, how public funds are utilised and the mechanisms available to ensure that completed works meet acceptable standards.

Road infrastructure remains essential to the development of communities, supporting transportation, commercial activities, access to healthcare and the movement of agricultural produce. Poorly maintained roads can impose significant costs on residents and businesses while slowing local economic growth.

For communities such as Dumasua, the durability of road repairs is particularly important. Projects that deteriorate shortly after completion can leave residents facing the same challenges that prompted the intervention in the first place.

Nana Ayebiafo Jnana’s account also raises questions about collaboration between traditional authorities, local assemblies and community members who are prepared to contribute financially towards development projects.

While such contributions can support local development, transparent procurement processes, proper supervision and independent quality checks remain important in ensuring that infrastructure investments deliver lasting benefits.

The Nkosuohene’s remarks may therefore renew calls for greater accountability in the execution of road projects and closer attention to the concerns of residents.

However, the allegations would require further clarification from the relevant authorities, including the assembly involved, to establish the full circumstances surrounding the project and the reasons for its reported early deterioration.

Ultimately, the experience described by Nana Ayebiafo Jnana underscores a central concern for communities: development projects should not merely be completed, but should be built to last and provide value for the resources invested.

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