Fiema Chief calls on Government to fix deplorable roads leading to major tourist site

The Chief of Fiema in the Nkoranza North District, Nana Sarfo Kantanka, has appealed to the government to urgently construct the roads leading to the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, one of Ghana’s major eco-tourism sites.

Speaking in an interview with NewsmanTV, Nana Sarfo Kantanka expressed deep frustration over what he described as the continuous neglect of the road network in the area, particularly the 4-kilometer stretch from Tankor to Fiema.

According to him, the bad roads not only inconvenience residents but also endanger the experience of tourists who visit the sanctuary. He further disclsoed that if the road is not fixed, it will deter visitors from returning to the site.

“We have been complaining about the poor state of our road since the days of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, yet the government is yet to address our concern.From Tankor to Fiema is just 4 kilometers, but the road has still not been constructed. Imagine if any government dedicated itself to constructing even just 1 kilometer of the road for us. It feels as though successive governments do not care about our plight.

“There have been countless times when buses and other vehicles carrying tourists get stuck after visiting the monkey sanctuary, and we, the residents of Boabeng and Fiema, have to bear the burden of helping get the vehicles out. “Just ask yourself: if someone visits the sanctuary and goes through such an ordeal because of the poor state of our roads, will they ever return? The answer is a big no. I appeal to the current government to come to our aid by constructing our roads. We are also Ghanaians and deserve good roads.” He stated.

The Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the country, home to sacred monkeys and a unique blend of cultural and environmental heritage. Despite the revenue and attention the site brings to Ghana, the roads leading to the sanctuary remain in deplorable condition.

Nana Sarfo Kantanka recalled a disturbing incident where more than seven vehicles got stuck on the road, forcing residents to mobilize and assist until late in the night.

“Boabeng-Fiema is one of the biggest tourist attraction sites in the country, one from which the government benefits yet our roads are in a very bad condition. I remember a time when more than seven vehicles got stuck due to the poor road network. People from Boabeng and Fiema had to come together to assist in getting the vehicles out. We worked until 1:00 a.m. before the buses were finally freed.” He stated

Source: Elvisanokyenews.net