The Member of Parliament for Kintampo South, Felicia Adjei is appealing for an urgent action to fix deplorable road networks as the area readies to recieve the world with its numerous tourism potentials even as the country enters an era of 24-hour economy, a critical component of president John Dramani Mahama’s resetting Ghana agenda.
In a statement on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday 5, February, 2025 on the theme: A Call to Action: Unlocking the Tourism Potential of Kintampo South Constituency, the lawmaker noted that poor roadnetworks and inadequate telecommunications infrastructure hinders the realisation of the full tourism potential of the Kintampo area as commuters struggle to access the various tourist sites.
“Mr. Speaker, our constituency is rich in tourism potential, boasting attractions like the Kintampo Waterfalls, Kintampo Fuller Falls, and Kintampo Village.
However, poor road networks and inadequate telecommunications infrastructure hinders tourism growth.
“Mr. Speaker, most of our roads leading to important tourist site are in bad shape, making it difficult for tourists to access our attractions. Critical roads, such as those connecting Jema town and Amoma town to Amoma Nkwanta through Agyina, require urgent attention.
These roads are a nightmare for commuters, farmers, and traders. Mr. Speaker Some of the major roads in need of repair include: 1. Amoma Nkonta through Agyina to Offuman in Techiman North Constituency 2. Hyireso through Boadi to Nyameasem 3. Asantekwaa to Ayorya 4. Sabule through Mansie to Subinso in the Wenchi District.
Mr. Speaker, these roads are lifelines connecting our communities, facilitating trade, and promoting economic growth. I humbly call upon the government to put the necessary steps to repair the roads”, she stated.
The Kintampo MP also advocate increase investment in the sector and proposed some key solutions.
“I appeal to the government to invest in our tourism sector, particularly in Kintampo South, to improve lives and promote tourism.
Mr. Speaker, to boost tourism, the government can encourage local businesses to participate in tourism efforts through initiatives like:
the lanching of a training programs for local entrepreneurs on marketing their services to tourists, create a local tourism board to coordinate promotional efforts, Offer micro-grants to small businesses to enhance tourismrelated services and, develop investment plans for infrastructure development in the tourism sector” the Kintampo MP suggests.
Read the fll statement published below:
STATEMENT BY THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR KINTAMPO SOUTH, HON FELICIA ADJEI
A Call to Action: Unlocking the Tourism Potential of Kintampo South Constituency
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to stand before you today, proud and humbled by the trust my constituents have placed in me for the second time after I lost my seat in the 2020 elections.
My journey to this moment has been challenging, yet transformative, preparing me to serve my constituency with vision and pride.
Mr. Speaker, as a woman in leadership, I am proud to be part of a growing community of women breaking down barriers and glass ceilings.
I commend His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama for empowering women in public service. The selection of Her Excellency, Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as running mate and now Vice President of Ghana demonstrates the president’s commitment and the Ghanaian people’s acceptance of women in public service.
Mr. Speaker, to young girls and women aspiring to leadership, I say: the sky is not the limit; it’s only the beginning.
Mr. Speaker, our constituency is rich in tourism potential, boasting attractions like the Kintampo Waterfalls, Kintampo Fuller Falls, and Kintampo Village.
However, poor road networks and inadequate telecommunications infrastructure hinders tourism growth.
Mr. Speaker, most of our roads leading to important tourist site are in bad shape, making it difficult for tourists to access our attractions. Critical roads, such as those connecting Jema town and Amoma town to Amoma Nkwanta through Agyina, require urgent attention.
These roads are a nightmare for commuters, farmers, and traders. Mr. Speaker Some of the major roads in need of repair include: 1. Amoma Nkonta through Agyina to Offuman in Techiman North Constituency 2. Hyireso through Boadi to Nyameasem 3. Asantekwaa to Ayorya 4. Sabule through Mansie to Subinso in the Wenchi District.
Mr. Speaker, these roads are lifelines connecting our communities, facilitating trade, and promoting economic growth. I humbly call upon the government to put the necessary steps to repair the roads.
Mr. Speaker, furthermore, the lack of reliable internet services affects tourists’ communication and local businesses’ ability to market their services.
I appeal to the government to invest in our tourism sector, particularly in Kintampo South, to improve lives and promote tourism.
Mr. Speaker, to boost tourism, the government can encourage local businesses to participate in tourism efforts through initiatives like:
1. Launching training programs for local entrepreneurs on marketing their services to tourists
2. Creating a local tourism board to coordinate promotional efforts
3. Offering micro-grants to small businesses to enhance tourismrelated services
4. Developing investment plans for infrastructure development in the tourism sector.
Mr. Speaker, I appeal to H.E. President Mahama to consider the repair of our roads and development of our telecommunications infrastructure.
Let us work together to put Kintampo on the map as one of the tourist destinations.
Mr. Speaker, Kintampo South is ready for the 24-hour economy. Kintampo is ready to receive the world. Let us fix our roads and unlock the full potential of our constituency.
Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity.
