A local political communicator has outlined key development priorities for Bongo District, urging the incoming district chief executive to act swiftly on critical infrastructure and social needs.
Edward Asekere, communications officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bongo Constituency, identified water access, education, healthcare, and road infrastructure as immediate areas requiring attention.
Speaking on Dreamz FM, Mr Asekere said it was unacceptable that communities in the district lack adequate access to potable water despite the presence of major water resources nearby.
“We cannot have such an asset and not benefit from it,” he said, calling for expanded distribution systems to serve more communities.
He also highlighted the need to support and formalize community-initiated technical schools, which he said could help address unemployment by equipping young people with vocational skills.
“You don’t need to go to grammar school all the time. Technical skills can help people become self-employed,” he said.
Mr Asekere expressed concern about poor learning conditions in many schools, citing a lack of basic furniture that hampers students’ ability to study effectively.
“How do you expect these children to compete with others when they don’t even have desks?” he asked.
In the health sector, he called for increased investment in community-based health planning and services (CHPS) compounds and urged authorities to seek partnerships with non-governmental organizations to expand access.
Road infrastructure, he said, remains a major challenge, with most parts of the district lacking tarred roads, limiting economic activity and connectivity.
“When roads are improved, economic activities will increase and crime will reduce,” he said.
Mr Asekere also advocated for the rehabilitation of dams and support for local industries such as basket weaving and rope making, particularly among women, to boost livelihoods.
He said addressing these issues would require collaboration between the district leadership, members of parliament, and other stakeholders.
“There is no time to delay. The focus must be on development,” he said.
