New Edubiase MP optimistic, despite criticisms

Page 17, 11/01/12


Story: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamerah
THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for New Edubiase,Mr Enerst Kofi Yakah has expressed optimism about his chances of winning the impending primary despite criticisms by some people in the constituency about his administration.
Mr Yakah received bashing from the queen mother of the New Edubiase, Nana Akua Dwum II during a durbar held recently in the area over for not using his share of the Common Fund and others for the benefit of the people.
But Mr Yakah told the Daily Graphic that he had judiciously his share of the various funds to provide social amenities for the wellbeing of his constituents.
He enumerated some of the projects that he had executed as the Quansakrom D.A Primary, Fahiakobo D.A Primary, Obuobikrom D.A Primary, a place of convenience at Atobiase, Adansi Praso Market, Akutreso Health centre, Akroso footbridge and a 24-seater Vault Chamber place of convenience at the New Edubiase Zongo.
He explained that part of his share of the Common Fund had also been used to reshape the Akutreso-Subriso while part of his HIPC Fund had also been used to reshape the Menang Junction to Dotom, the Opare Kojo to Dwendama and the Bronikrom-Kwame Adjei roads.
Mr Yakah added that currently plans were ongoing for the rehabilitation of the New Edubiase Abbatoir, some pavilions at the New Edubiase Market, uncompleted projects at Agravi and Aboabo No 3 as well as teachers’ quarters at Odomase.
The MP said countless communities had also benefited from the funds with the provision of roofing sheets, cement, water, footballs and jerseys.
Mr Yakah said he had also used part of the funds support the extension of electricity to some parts of New Edubiase and its surrounding villages and expressed the hope that the beneficiaries of the various projects appreciated his efforts to contribute to the development of the area.
He thanked the rank and file of the NDC in the constituency for the confidence reposed in him over the years and expressed the hope that the delegates would renew his mandate during the impending primary.