Krowor Constituency, nestled within the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District in the Greater Accra Region, is grappling with a series of pressing issues as the 2024 elections approach.
With a population of 143,012, the constituency’s capital, Nungua, is a vibrant cultural hub but has faced significant infrastructural challenges affecting daily life.
Residents report that the ongoing road construction at the Nungua barrier has been a significant source of frustration. The prolonged construction, they claim, has exacerbated traffic congestion and road safety issues, creating an urgent need for resolution. A local seller noted, “Our biggest challenge is our roads. Our MP said she’s waiting for her president to come into power before she can fix the road, and it’s already with a contractor. The stone chips filled the road and washed into the holes whenever it rained.”
Motorists and truck drivers alike are voicing discontent. “They always convince us they will fix the road, but they never do. We won’t agree to their promises, especially since we are in an election year,” one motorist commented. Another driver added, “The Nungua barrier road is terrible and affecting us. We plead with the government to address it.”
Market vendors are also dissatisfied with their conditions. An assistant market queen, Mary, highlighted issues such as flooding and lack of water, saying, “We have made up our minds not to vote again because the government isn’t doing anything for us. We don’t have water, and the market is flooded. Only recently did we get light.” Alice, a clothing seller, shared concerns about the unsanitary conditions of the market, including open gutters and blocked drains, which have caused significant disruptions. Their determination to see change is unwavering.
Nungua Fishermen call for constructing a sea defence system to protect their livelihoods and the community. “All the MPs who come promise a sea defence for us, but nothing happens. Not one of us will vote if our conditions are not addressed,” one fisherman said.
The political landscape in Krowor has fluctuated between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) since 1992. In the 2020 elections, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey of the NDC won 41,850 votes, defeating Elizabeth Afoley Quaye of the NPP, who received 32,704 votes. This shift indicates a growing preference for the NDC.
As the 2024 elections approach, Krowor residents keenly observe how candidates address these issues. They are looking for leaders who demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving the living conditions and addressing their pressing needs.
