The General Secretary of the Ashanti Youth Association (AYA), Tweneboa Kodua, has accused Members of Parliament in the Ashanti Region of showing little commitment to the development of the area.
He insists that their focus remains largely on winning elections rather than improving livelihoods, describing the situation as worrying, particularly at a time when many young people in the region are struggling to find employment.
Mr. Kodua alleged that the primary interest of the MPs is to amass votes to secure parliamentary seats and influence presidential elections, rather than prioritising long-term development.
“All they care about is their political survival. Development of the region has clearly taken a back seat,” he said in a strongly worded statement during an interview on Otec FM’s morning show ‘Nyansapo’, hosted by Kwaku Owusu Boateng, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Drawing comparisons with other regions, he noted that MPs in the Eastern, Volta, and Oti Regions frequently meet to deliberate on strategies to drive development.
According to him, such collaboration is lacking among Ashanti legislators, a situation he believes has contributed to the slow pace of progress in the region.
He further accused the MPs of being self-centred and disconnected from the needs of their youth. “The MPs are selfish and aren’t concerned about the youth. Factories have collapsed, jobs are nonexistent, yet they remain unconcerned, only caring about their votes to win elections,” Mr. Kodua stressed.
Highlighting stalled infrastructure projects, Mr. Kodua cited the Boankra Inland Port, the Suame Interchange, the Maternity and Children’s Block at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and the Krofrom Market redevelopment as key initiatives that have seen little progress.
He argued that the completion of these projects could significantly boost economic activity and create employment opportunities for residents.
Expressing disappointment in the political leadership, Mr. Kodua called on chiefs and traditional authorities in the Ashanti Region to take a more active role in advocating for development.
He urged them to leverage their influence to attract investment and ensure that critical projects are completed, stressing that their intervention could help restore hope and create jobs for the youth.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah
