The General Secretary of the Ashanti Youth Association (AYA), Tweneboa Kodua, has criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Ashanti Region, accusing them of placing political interests above the development needs of the area.
Speaking in an interview on Otec FM’s on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Monitored by Kumasi Mail Mr. Kodua expressed concern over what he described as the declining commitment of legislators to improving livelihoods, particularly for young people facing unemployment.
According to him, many MPs in the region appear more focused on securing electoral victories and maintaining political influence than pursuing long-term development initiatives.
“All they care about is their political survival. Development of the region has clearly taken a back seat,” he stated.
Mr. Kodua contrasted the situation in the Ashanti Region with that of other regions, including Eastern, Volta, and Oti, where he said MPs frequently collaborate to develop strategies aimed at advancing regional growth. He argued that a lack of similar coordination among Ashanti legislators has contributed to the region’s slow pace of development.
He further alleged that the MPs are disconnected from the concerns of young people, citing job losses and limited employment opportunities as key challenges.
“Factories have collapsed, jobs are non-existent, yet they remain unconcerned, only caring about their votes to win elections,” he added.
Mr. Kodua also highlighted several major infrastructure projects that he said have stalled, including the Boankra Inland Port, the Suame Interchange, the Maternity and Children’s Block at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and the redevelopment of the Krofrom Market. He noted that completing these projects could help stimulate economic activity and create jobs.
He called on chiefs and traditional authorities in the Ashanti Region to take a more proactive role in advocating for development, urging them to use their influence to attract investment and push for the completion of key projects.
Mr. Kodua emphasized that such efforts could help restore hope and improve employment prospects for the region’s youth.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
