Bismark Tetteh Nyarko is the MP for Upper Manya Krobo
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Manya Krobo Constituency in the Eastern Region, Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, has highlighted a series of ongoing development projects across the constituency as part of efforts to improve living standards and promote equitable growth.
He made the remarks when he addressed journalists during the just-ended Manya Krobo Ngmayem Festival, celebrated by the chiefs and people of Manya Aklomuase.
The festival, which is one of the most significant cultural events in the Krobo traditional calendar, brought together traditional leaders, government officials, and indigenes to reflect on unity and development.
According to the MP, his office has initiated several key interventions within the first 11 months of his second four-year term, covering health, education, water, and road infrastructure.
“In Upper Manya Krobo, development is progressing steadily. I have cut sod for the construction of three health facilities at Mensa Dawa, Apimsu, and Sekesua to enhance healthcare delivery in these communities,” he said.
Tetteh further disclosed that work has begun on educational infrastructure to bridge classroom deficits and promote quality education.
“At Asesewa Community A, sod has been cut for a new primary and kindergarten school block, while another junior high school block is under construction at Dawa-Kpesebi,” he noted.
He added that a total of 12 boreholes are being drilled across selected communities to address water scarcity.
“I have personally toured the various communities with contractors to identify suitable sites. The machines are already on the ground,” he assured.
On roads, the MP mentioned that reshaping works are ongoing on the Asesewa–Odometa–Adwenso road, while other critical routes have been earmarked for rehabilitation. These include the Sekesua Jamam–Trawa Manya–Osonson–Korlenya–Breponsu and Adwenso–Koso–Nyakumasi–Akumersu–Feefee stretches, which serve as major links between farming communities and markets.
The lawmaker urged his constituents to be patient as the projects take shape, emphasising that the government remains committed to improving infrastructure and social services.
“My people should have patience, but you should also be on us demanding accountability. The assurance is that this government is here to work, and that is why you voted for us,” he said.
The MP also underscored the importance of partnership with traditional authorities in achieving lasting progress.
Commending the Divisional Chief of Manya Aklomuase in the Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Okpatakpla Sasraku IV, the MP said he has dedicated his full support to the chief, queen mothers, Asafoatseme, and the community leadership to ensure that development plans are realised.
“Ngmayem is a period for us to rethink and strategise about our development. Nene Sasraku has development at heart, and I am fully committed to working with him and all stakeholders to advance the growth of our constituency,” he emphasised.
The MP concluded by reaffirming his resolve to deliver on his mandate and ensure that the people of Upper Manya Krobo continue to benefit from the government’s policies and initiatives.
