Member of Parliament (MP) for Wassa
East, Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah
The
Member of Parliament (MP) for Wassa East, Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah who also
doubles as the Deputy Minister for Road and Highways have met and interacted
with his constituents at Daboase in the Western Region.
The
forum was used to brief the constituents on happenings in parliament, the
country as well as the constituency.
According
to the MP business in parliament house is progressing steadily. He further said
the business of parliament is to make laws, approval of Government expenditure,
vetting of presidents appointees as well as general supervisory role on the
executive.
Hon
Adjei Mensah said he has not renege on his role as a member of parliament for
the constituency, thus making his voice heard on any issues of importance in
the house.
On
issues affecting the progress of the country, the MP said Government through
the Minister of Energy is working around the clock to restore the current power
fluctuation across the country. He added that Government understand and
appreciate the effect of the energy crises,
saying that most economies of the world largely depend on energy.
The
Deputy Minister said since taking the reins of power in January 2013,
Government continue to extend electricity to rural areas, under the rural
electrification project. Also roads in the Western Region continue to see a
facelift, stressing that most roads in the country are under construction,
adding that some are completed whiles some are about 60 percent complete.
Addressing
development issues in the district, the MP outlined a number of projects about
to be rolled out in the district. This he said include, Government plan to put
up a Nursing training collage in the district. Again the district is to benefit
from the Government programme of building 200 Community Senior High Schools
(CSHS) across the country and also upgrading the Daboase Senior High and
Technical School (DSHTS).
Hon.
Adjei Mensah disclosed that the road from Daboase to Ateiku has been awarded to
a Chinese company to construct, adding that from Ateiku to Twifo Praso would be
done in faces. These roads when completed according to the MP would open up the
district for development since most vehicles traveling to Kumasi from the
Western Region and that from the Ashanti Region would use Daboase Ateiku road.
In
a related development, the Member of Parliament for Wassa East Isaac Adjei
Mensah has admonished chiefs and land owners of the district to release land
for development projects, saying that it is one of the surest way of developing
and improving lives in the district.
He also urged the youth
to channel their energies into productive use, educating themselves to take
advantage of job opportunities in the district rather than going on demonstration
to drum home their concerns to people in authority. In conclusion, he thanked
everyone for making the programme successfully; especial the chiefs and elders.
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