Member of Parliament for Subin, Kofi Obiri Yeboah, has expressed concerns over congestion in central business districts and marketplaces across the country.
His remarks come in response to complaints from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) regarding difficulties in accessing the scene of a devastating fire that engulfed shops at Adum in the Ashanti Region.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, 21 March, left traders devastated as they scrambled to salvage their goods amid the chaos.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, the Subin MP linked the incident to unregulated development, arguing that political considerations often take precedence over proper urban planning.
He emphasised the need for a more responsible approach to city planning—one that prioritises the collective welfare over political interests.
“In terms of developing our cities and our towns, we should do them devoid of political influences. What I heard from the fire officers was that they got there early but there was no road access to enable them to do their work. Sometimes people build in areas they are not supposed to build.
“You tell them not to and the response is that they won’t vote for you. I think it’s high time we do the right thing,” he stated.
