Samson Ahi, the Deputy Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, has denied claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government constructed tarred roads in the Bodi District of the Western North Region during its eight-year tenure.
According to Myjoyonline, Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Ahi insisted that no significant road development took place in Bodi under the previous administration.
Responding to a question from Patrick Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, about the state of Bodi’s roads, Ahi firmly stated that no new tarred roads were added in the district. “Not even one kilometer of road was added in Bodi,” he stressed.
He challenged anyone disputing his assertion to provide evidence of the supposed road projects. “If the Honorable Member can show me where the tarred roads are, I’d be happy to retract my statement,” Ahi added.
Patrick Boamah, however, warned Ahi that he could be called before the Government Assurance Committee to clarify his statements, suggesting that his remarks might have misled the Appointments Committee.
The debate over road infrastructure in the Bodi District remains a contentious issue, as Ahi continues to stand by his claims of neglect in the area’s development.