Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has reaffirmed his commitment to completing all stalled development projects in his constituency while initiating new ones to accelerate local growth.
According to him, the era of abandoning projects for political gain must end, stressing that recognition or credit is secondary as long as development improves the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
He made this pledge while handing over three legacy projects plus one self initiated project to residents of Akrade, Mangoase, and Dzidzorkofe, as part of activities marking his birthday on February 14, 2026.
At Dzidzorkofe, the MP handed over a newly constructed three-unit Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound to improve healthcare delivery in the area.
Describing the project as a major intervention for the community, Mr Ampem Nyarko explained that the facility evolved from an initial request by residents.
“This is a project I started from scratch and completed. When the community approached me to build a weighing shed for mothers, I decided to construct an enhanced facility that could provide more than postnatal services. In consultation with community leaders, we have finally handed over this project, and a midwife has already been posted here,” he said.
The Asuogyaman District Director of Health Services, Rebecca Bantey, described the CHPS compound as timely, noting that residents previously travelled long distances to Atimpoku or Akrade to access medical care.
She said the new facility would significantly reduce travel time for patients and improve emergency response, particularly for antenatal and maternal healthcare services.
“Residents here have had to travel long distances for medical attention. With this facility now at the centre of the community, it will help cut long journeys and address emergencies, especially antenatal cases,” she stated.
Also in Dzidzorkofe, the MP facilitated the construction of a community centre to host social gatherings and communal events.
A resident, Gameli Amevor, told JoyNews that the MP personally supervised aspects of the project to ensure its completion.
“You see the concrete floor here, the MP personally took interest in the project to ensure it was completed on time. He provided all the materials needed. We are grateful because this facility will serve the community very well,” he said.
At Akrade in South Senchi, Mr Ampem Nyarko commissioned an ultra-modern six-unit classroom block described as a model educational facility in the entire Eastern Region.
The structure includes a staff common room, headmaster’s office, multiple washrooms, storage rooms, and ceiling fans designed to create a conducive teaching and learning environment.
Mr. Ampem indicated that the project represents a new standard for educational infrastructure in the constituency.
“This is a model classroom project, the first of its kind here and we will replicate it across the constituency to make schools more attractive to our pupils,” he said.
The MP further revealed that, beyond interventions at the basic school level, major infrastructure projects are currently underway across all five senior high schools in the constituency.
In further efforts to strengthen social infrastructure, Mr Ampem Nyarko also handed over two additional community centres to residents of Mangoase and Akrade South, bringing the total number of newly commissioned centres to three, including the one in Dzidzorkofe.
Residents across the beneficiary communities expressed excitement, describing the facilities as long-awaited solutions to challenges associated with organising communal events.
The Assembly Member for the Mangoase Electoral Area, Simon Agbetaokpor, said the new facility would address the long-standing lack of event centres.
“For a very long time, when we had funerals or other important events, we had to rent canopies and chairs, which was a major challenge. But today we have a permanent structure with a concrete floor and shade to host all social activities. We are overwhelmed with joy,” he said.
With the commissioning coinciding with the MP’s birthday on Valentine’s Day, many residents described the projects as their biggest Valentine’s Day gift for 2026.
The atmosphere in the beneficiary communities was marked by celebration, as residents hailed the interventions as transformative for healthcare, education, and social life.
At South Senchi Akrade, Mr Ampem Nyarko also cut sod for the construction of inner roads aimed at boosting local economic activities and improving transportation within the area. He introduced the contractor to residents and assured them he would return within a year to commission the completed road projects.
The MP additionally presented sewing machines and accessories to the first cohort of beneficiaries under the National Apprenticeship Programme, as part of efforts to promote skills development and youth empowerment.
Mr Ampem Nyarko reiterated his resolve to ensure continuous development across the constituency, insisting that governance must prioritise continuity and tangible improvement in the lives of citizens.
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