Youth in Western Region, Nzema to be precise, are demanding an equal share of the national cake, complaining the Region has been ignored by successive governments.
They say despite being the “bread and resource basket” of the country, nothing is to show for in terms of development.
“The Western Region cannot boast of a single road network that is in good shape,” the Western Nzema Youth League asserted in a statement on Monday, September 11.
“We bemoan the fact that the Western Region particularly the Regional Capital Sekondi-Takoradi has nothing to smile about. All our roads are in deplorable state. I mean Second Takoradi. All our road network is an eyesore,” leader Dr Patrick Ekye Kwesie stated.
He observed that there is growing despondency among the youth that is “outrageous” and a threat to national security.
“We always question the criteria for the selection of a Regional Minister. We have a minister who is not a native of the region and not conversant with the local development interest of the people emphasis on the youth and the deprived. Are we serious as a region and a nation as a whole?” Dr Kwesie wondered.
“It’s only in Western Region because we are presumed to be the most peaceful people in the world.We need to wake up as a region.
“This is a place some of us were born and bred. It was a unique city with all the social amenities including roads were all motorable with Monkey sanctuary in the middle of the town.”
The youth lauded the recent move by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to commission a naval vessel and turn the first valve on Jubilee South East.
“I’m pretty sure he had first-hand information on what we are talking about. We want our chiefs to resurrect their demand to help the good people of the region.”
They threatened to consider other options if their demands are not met.