As December 7 approaches, several communities have announced plans to boycott the upcoming elections, citing chronic neglect and a lack of development in their areas.
These communities face a shortage of basic services, including decent roads, electricity, quality education, and access to clean drinking water.
Residents claim politicians visit only during election seasons, leaving them neglected the rest of the time.
In Njobilbo, a community in the Tatale Sanguli constituency, residents are threatening to withhold their votes unless politicians offer concrete assurances of development.
“Upon visiting these communities, one might question whether they are truly part of Ghana, given the glaring lack of development,” a resident told Channel One News.
Basic amenities in Njobilbo, such as clean water, electricity, and sufficient school facilities, are scarce. Frustrated and feeling abandoned by their leaders, residents have decided not to vote unless they see a genuine commitment to development.
Channel One News faced similar challenges reaching Njobilbo, navigating two deteriorated routes from Tatale through Nahayili and from Zabzugu.
The community, with nearly 2,000 voters, is represented by Thomas Mbomb, the area’s Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, who has yet to address these pressing issues.
Community elders and residents spoke to Channel One, declaring they would abstain from voting unless politicians promise immediate improvements.
The local primary and junior high schools are in disrepair; the junior high lacks a stable structure, with a near-collapsed roof forcing classes to stop during bad weather. Only two teachers manage the junior high.
The primary school faces similar challenges, with students sitting on the bare floor due to a lack of furniture. Teachers frequently decline postings to the area due to these conditions, further hampering education.
The school was initially established by the EP Church, but since the government assumed control, no structural support has been provided. The EP Church’s local manager voiced frustration, aligning with the community’s appeal for government intervention.
In 2022, during the school’s 25th anniversary, Channel One reported on these issues. Both the MP and the District Chief Executive promised improvements, but nearly two years later, these pledges remain unfulfilled.
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