Road Minister Hon. Kwasi Amoako Atta has insisted that the ongoing massive construction of the roads were already planned for years except that the previous contractor failed to meet the timelines as projected by the Ministry of Roads.

Speaking at the parked NPP supporters rally yesterday at Kumawu, the Minister maintained that the overnight construction of the roads in the constituency was long planned even before the passing of Hon. Philip Bassoah clarifying that the wide road network will be extended to neighboring towns.

“The ongoing works were not limited to only Kumawu but also Juaben, Effiduase and Asokore which were not in the Kumawu Constituency. Are people of Juaben, Effiduase, and Asoskore part of Kumawu Constituency or are they going to take part in the selection of the next MP for Kumawu?” he asked.

Hon. Amoako Atta  promised the people of Kumawu that there would be more roads construction after the Kumawu by- elections, and they should despise the propaganda carried out by the NDC that the roads would be abandoned after the Tuesday’s elections.

“Basoah’s passing is only a coincidence, it is unfortunate and regrettable, but everything will be done to honour his name posthumously,” the Minister told the media after inspecting the progress of work on the Kumawu roads.

The Minster of Agriculture, Hon. Bryan Acheampong during the rally yesterday used the opportunity to express that the assistance of the IMF will eventually lead to reduction in foods prices, and other commodities.