The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Twifo/Ati-Morkwa District on Monday, 12th May, 2025 convened a pivotal stakeholder engagement meeting to discuss pressing development issues, with a focus on the Twifo Praso Main Station and the ongoing challenges of market congestion and poor town planning.
The meeting commenced with an opening prayer by Madam Alberta Obeng, followed by the introduction of key attendees, including the District Planning Officer Mr. Alfred Dadson, District Engineer Ing. Eric Nyame, Assistant District Engineer Mr. Michael Daklu, Road Safety Officer Mr. Arthur, Inspector Obed Asamoah of the Immigration Service, District Fire Commander DOIII Agogovi, Presiding Member Hon. Daniel Agbodza and District Police Commander DSP Bismark.
In a welcome address by the DCE Hon. Isaac Yawson, he expressed appreciation to attendees for honoring the Assembly’s invitation. He invited the Planning Officer to present an overview of the Twifo Praso main Station, after which he addressed stakeholders who operated around the roundabout area.
Highlighting the town’s disorganized layout, the DCE emphasized the urgent need for coordinated planning. “We are dealing with poor town planning, and we must fix it together as a people”, he stated, calling on stakeholders to lend their support to the Assembly’s vision.
Mr. Joseph. Arthur Jnr., the Road Safety Officer at the Twifo Oil Palm Plantation (TOPP) and a member of the district road safety committee, credited for introducing road safety protocols to the town, stressed the importance of maintaining safety in all operations. “Let us all be vigilant and ensure our safety,” he urged, concluding his speech with an inspirational quote.
The DCE also shed light on the much-debated “Yɛntie Obiaa” market area, assuring attendees that traders stationed there would soon be relocated to a more appropriate site.
District Police Commander DSP Bismark reinforced this message, calling on roadside traders to vacate unauthorized spaces. He issued a stern warning to commercial drivers who load passengers at the roadside. “You must use the station or face prosecution,” he warned. He further announced the formation of a taskforce to enforce compliance. “I am here to support the development of district,” he affirmed.
Stakeholders were then given the opportunity to share suggestions and concerns. A resident commended the DCE’s efforts and vision, while trader Beatrice Okyere expressed gratitude for the promise of a new trading space. Another stakeholder, Richard Acheampong, appealed for additional vending space at the other side of the road. The central question from many was when and where the relocation would occur.
In response, the DCE assured the gathering that his office remains open to all residents. He clarified that by Thursday 15th May, 2025 through to the end of June, 2025, the relocation would be underway. Addressing concerns about favoritism, he stressed that space allocation would be fair and free of charge for the meantime.
A representative from GPRTU, Kwame Seth, appealed for the road leading to Sakora Park to be tarred. Other questions included the possibility of future payments for the new space and the size of allocated stalls.
Additional concerns included the need for improved sanitation, as raised by a stakeholder who noted the absence of female urinal facilities at the station specifically in the area around Amalia’s shop.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the DCE, who expressed deep appreciation for the attendance and contributions. “Let us work together to make Twifo a beautiful place for all,” he said.
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