Businessman and politician, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, had pledged to provide street lights, poles and cables for victims of the recent Adum fire outbreak after theu rejected his GHC100,000 cash donation. According to him, the community members declined the money, citing a lack of trust in their executives to manage the funds effectively.
During his visit, Kennedy Agyapong expressed surprise at the community’s decision but commended them for prioritising tangible infrastructure over direct financial assistance. He noted that their request for street lights, poles, and cables was more beneficial in the long run.
“I came to contribute GHC100,000, but surprisingly, they all said no. The reason was because they do not trust their executives,” Agyapong stated. “They made it clear that what they actually need are street lights, poles, and cables, which I have agreed to provide, and that’s perfectly fine.”
The former lawmaker further explained that while his initial plan was to donate money, the community’s request for infrastructure would end up costing him mote than the intended amount.
“What they’ve done to me will cost me more than GHC100,000 because they need 30 poles, and the cables too are very expensive,” he said.
Kennedy Agyapong emphasized the need for the government to also come to their aid and support the people. Adding that their decision was a sign of responsible thinking, as those who genuinely wanted development would ask for sustainable solutions rather than cash.
His commitment to providing street lighting infrastructure has been widely praised as a more transparent and impactful approach to assisting the community members.
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