Travellers, drivers and traders in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the Oti Region are demanding urgent government intervention to fix deplorable roads that leave vehicles stuck in mud, delay the transportation of farm produce and threaten local livelihoods.

For many road users in the district, travelling has become a test of patience and physical endurance, with motorists struggling through muddy, difficult-to-navigate stretches and passengers sometimes forced to alight and push stranded vehicles before their journeys can continue.

Residents say the situation, which becomes particularly challenging during the rainy season, has persisted for years despite repeated appeals for improved road infrastructure.

The deteriorating road network is affecting movement between communities, disrupting commercial activities and making everyday journeys increasingly difficult for drivers, passengers and traders who depend on reliable transport.

Beyond the inconvenience to commuters, residents say the poor roads are taking a serious toll on the district’s agricultural economy.

Krachi Nchumuru produces food crops such as yam, maize and cassava, but farmers and traders face significant difficulties transporting their produce to markets within and outside the district.

The challenging road conditions can delay deliveries and make the movement of goods more difficult, undermining traders’ activities and threatening farmers’ ability to earn reasonable returns from their hard work.

For an area with considerable agricultural activity, residents argue that poor road infrastructure is preventing farmers and businesses from fully benefiting from their produce and commercial opportunities.

The District Chief Executive, Martin Kofi Anato, has acknowledged the concerns, admitting that the poor road network continues to constrain economic activities and limit the district’s ability to attract investment.

He has also joined calls for urgent government intervention to improve road conditions and facilitate the movement of people and goods.

The Member of Parliament for Krachi Nchumuru, Solomon Kuyon, has similarly expressed concern, describing the state of the roads as a major setback to the district’s development prospects.

According to the MP, he has engaged the Minister responsible for Roads and Highways to draw attention to the difficulties confronting residents and push for the necessary intervention.

Residents are now calling on the government to move beyond commitments and take concrete steps to rehabilitate the affected roads.

For them, the issue goes beyond smoother journeys. Improved roads, they argue, would make it easier for farmers to transport their crops, help traders move goods, support local businesses and improve access between communities.

Until action is taken, travellers, drivers and traders in Krachi Nchumuru say they will continue to bear the cost of a road network they believe is holding back the district’s economic potential.

EA