Residents of Tuupuo in the Kunchileyiri Electoral Area are calling on the government and relevant stakeholders for urgent intervention, as poor road networks and an impassable river continue to deprive them of access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and markets.
The community becomes virtually isolated during the rainy season, when the river that separates Tuupuo from neighboring communities like Kunchileyir, Nyoli, and Poyentanga overflows its banks, making it dangerous and nearly impossible to cross.
Speaking to the media, a concerned resident, Seeripuo Dare Bongloba, expressed frustration over the situation.
“Our children sometimes miss school for over two weeks when it rains because they can’t cross the river,” he said. “It’s heartbreaking.”
The challenges extend beyond education. Pregnant women and the sick bear the brunt of the situation, often facing life-threatening delays in reaching the nearest health facility.
The lack of accessible roads and a functioning health post in Tuupuo leaves residents vulnerable during emergencies.
Zuzee Nomah, another resident, appealed to the Wa West District Assembly and the government to establish a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in the community.
“We are suffering. All we ask is for the government to help us with better roads and a CHPS compound to save lives,” Nomah pleaded.
Residents say the lack of basic infrastructure is affecting every aspect of their lives and are appealing to the Wa West District Assembly and other stakeholders to act swiftly to improve their conditions.
The people of Tuupuo hope that their call for help will not go unheard, and that immediate steps will be taken to provide them with the much-needed infrastructure and social amenities to improve their quality of life.
Source | Upperwestmedia
