Afigya Kwabre North: Soko residents fear disaster over termite-infested electricity poles

Residents of Soko in the Afigya Kwabre North District are living in fear and frustration over worsening challenges confronting the community, including termite-infested electricity poles.

According to residents, several electricity poles in the community have been severely weakened by termite infestation, leaving them unstable and dangerous.

They say the situation has affected street lighting in parts of the area, particularly around the new site, creating difficulties for residents who move about at night.

Community members explained that the darkness has turned some major roads into death traps, exposing traders, students and motorists to accidents and insecurity.

Residents fear the weakened poles could collapse at any moment if urgent action is not taken by the relevant authorities.

Aside from the electricity challenge, residents also expressed concern about the deplorable condition of the local school building.

Due to inadequate classroom space and deteriorating infrastructure, school authorities have reportedly been forced to combine classes.

Teachers say the overcrowded classrooms are negatively affecting teaching and learning, making it difficult for pupils to study comfortably and for teachers to effectively manage lessons.

The community is also battling serious water shortages, with many households travelling long distances daily in search of water for domestic use.

Residents say the persistent lack of access to clean and reliable water is placing pressure on families, especially women and children.

Speaking to the media, Committee Chairman Nana Yaw said several attempts had been made to draw the attention of the Afigya Kwabre North District Assembly, the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Education Service to the challenges, but no action had yet been taken.

He warned that continued delays could place the lives of residents and the future of children in the community at serious risk.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah