Thomas Anaba, the Member of Parliament for Garu, has stepped forward to address a pressing issue that continues to plague his constituency: the complete unavailability of tarred roads causing a shocking 45% increase in pneumonia cases among residents. Apexnewsgh reports
In a recent appearance on Point Blank monitored by Apexnewsgh, Dr. Anaba pointed fingers at the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, attributing this state of disrepair to their actions.
Dr. Anaba’s frustration is palpable as he recounts the history of Garu’s roads. “We had tarred roads up until a certain point,” he emphasized, reflecting on a time when the roads were well-maintained and accessible. However, he explained that this all changed towards the end of 2023. The NPP government awarded a contract to their own parliamentary candidate, with the intent of upgrading the existing roads. Yet, instead of improvement, the old tarred surfaces were removed completely.
“The promise was to replace them with asphalt, but nothing ever materialized,” he lamented. The repercussions of this decision have been dire. Dr. Anaba highlighted the detrimental impact of the dust that now envelops the constituency, noting a shocking 45% increase in pneumonia cases among residents.
“As we speak, there isn’t a meter of coal tar road in Garu,” he stated, urgency ringing in his voice. “The dust has become a health crisis, directly tied to the actions of the previous government.”
The concerns raised by Dr. Anaba reflect a broader issue of infrastructure neglect, one that has left the people of Garu struggling for basic safety and health. As the dust swirls around them, the residents are left yearning for the roads that once connected their community—roads that have since disappeared under the guise of unfulfilled promises and political maneuvering.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
