The Member of Parliament for Domeabra Obom, Isaac Awuku Yibor, has given firm assurances to residents of his constituency that efforts are underway to connect underserved communities to the national electricity grid.
His assurance comes in the wake of a Channel One News report which spotlighted the challenges faced by residents of Ballagonnor, a suburb of Kasoa Dankyira in the Greater Accra Region where residents appealed for support, lamenting how the lack of electricity has disrupted their daily lives impacting health services, education, and security in the area.
Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Friday, April 4, the MP acknowledged the growing pressure on existing infrastructure due to population growth and affirmed that government engagement is ongoing.
He revealed that over 140 communities in the constituency are still without electricity, posing significant challenges to residents.
“Electricity is one of the major problems in Domeabra Obom. For places like Ballagonnor, a lot of people have moved in, and there’s growing pressure on the existing transformers. Currently, I’m in talks with the government to address this. The mapping for Ballagonnor is complete, and the project is now with the relevant office. I will follow up for updates,” he stated.
In addition to the electricity issue, Yibor highlighted a severe water crisis in the constituency and disclosed that 19 boreholes have so far been constructed in various communities to improve access to clean water.
“The community is also facing a water crisis, but so far, I have been able to build about 19 boreholes in the area. The people believe in me, and they know I can do something about it,”he said.
The MP assured residents that he remains committed to improving living conditions in Domeabra Obom through targeted infrastructural development.
