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Ghanaian Leaders Urged to Put People First- Hon. Dominic Bonsu Commissions Concrete Bridge in Amansie South
Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com
The Assembly Member for the Takorase-Afraso Electoral Area in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, Hon. Dominic Bonsu, has called on Ghanaian leaders at all levels to prioritize the welfare of their constituents by investing in projects that directly impact the daily lives of the people.
He made this passionate appeal during the official commissioning of a newly constructed concrete bridge that links Takorase Old Town to the New Site. The bridge, which was undertaken through the initiative of Hon. Bonsu and the support of the Unit Committee, is expected to improve movement, boost local trade, and provide residents with easier access to health, education, and other social services.
According to Hon. Bonsu, leadership should not be reduced to titles, prestige, or political promises, but should rather be measured by the tangible interventions leaders bring into the lives of the people they represent.
“Leadership must be about service, not just power. When leaders put the people first, they leave behind a legacy of development, not just words. This bridge is not my achievement alone, but a step towards the kind of leadership we must all strive for,” he said.
For decades, residents of Takorase had endured severe difficulties in crossing from the Old Town to the New Site, particularly during rainy seasons when the old pathway became treacherous and sometimes impassable. Farmers carrying produce to the market, school children, and even the sick being transported to nearby health centers were often stranded, exposing the community to both economic and social setbacks.
The new concrete bridge, therefore, comes as a significant relief to the community.
Traditional leaders, members of the Unit Committee, and residents could not hide their excitement. Many openly praised Hon. Bonsu’s vision and determination to push through the project despite limited resources.”This bridge is more than just concrete and steel. It is a sign that our leaders can listen and act. For years, we suffered, but today we feel heard and respected,” a community elder said with gratitude.
Other residents recounted the challenges they had gone through, including instances where school children risked their safety daily and market women lost their goods trying to cross the old, unsafe passage.
The commissioning ceremony drew a cross-section of the community, including opinion leaders, youth groups, and women associations, all of whom expressed hope that the project would inspire other leaders in the district and beyond to emulate Hon. Bonsu’s example by addressing practical needs rather than making empty promises.
Hon. Bonsu concluded by assuring his constituents that the bridge was only part of a bigger vision for local development. He revealed plans to lobby for more infrastructure, including improved roads, water supply systems, and educational facilities to further uplift the living standards of the people in Takorase-Afraso and its surrounding communities.
