The Dekpor-Horme community in the Ketu North Municipality is grappling with persistent flooding and deteriorating road infrastructure, which residents say pose serious threats to safety and local development.
Mr Douglas Senyaglo, Chairman of the Dekpor-Horme Youth Association, said the absence of a proper drainage system had left the community extremely vulnerable during the rainy season.
He explained that heavy downpours often resulted in deep gullies, destruction of property and disruption of daily activities.
According to him, several homes had been affected by flooding, while residents, particularly schoolchildren and traders, faced serious challenges moving around the community due to poor drainage conditions.
“Each time it rains heavily, our community is left in distress. Gullies are created, homes are damaged, and movement becomes extremely difficult and dangerous,” Mr Senyaglo said.
He appealed to the government and relevant authorities to prioritise the construction of durable drainage systems to safeguard lives and property and improve sanitation in the area.
Mr Senyaglo also drew attention to the poor condition of a major road linking the Dekpor Basic School through the Market Square to the Chinese Dam Roundabout, describing it as critical to the socio-economic life of the community.
He said the road had deteriorated significantly over time and became nearly impassable during the rainy season, affecting transportation, access to markets and the movement of goods and services.
“The state of the road is affecting businesses and making it difficult for residents to go about their daily activities, especially when it rains,” he added.
Mr Senyaglo therefore called for urgent intervention from the government to reshape or tar the road to improve accessibility and support economic activities within the community.
He expressed confidence that addressing the drainage and road challenges would enhance safety and mobility, stimulate development and improve the overall quality of life of residents.
