November 10, 2024
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In a dramatic display of discontent, the youth of Kofitiakrom in the Jaman South Municipality have outrightly rejected and destroyed dual desks donated by Colonel Kwadwo Damoah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the constituency.

The desks, intended for a local basic school, were part of an effort to address the significant need for seating for the students. However, despite the evident necessity of these desks, the youth of Kofitiakrom made it clear that their primary concern lay elsewhere.

In a video posted on social media platform X by user @eddie_wrt, the youth can be seen expressing their displeasure as the truck carrying the school furniture began unloading. The youths’ anger was not directed at the desks per se but at what they saw as a misalignment of priorities by the NPP candidate.

Their main grievance? The lack of mobile network coverage in their area. “A mobile network is more critical for our community’s development and connectivity than desks,” one youth declared. This sentiment was echoed by many, who argued that without mobile network access, their ability to communicate and access information is severely hampered.

A resident, speaking anonymously, summed up the community’s frustration: “We appreciate the gesture, but without a mobile network, our ability to communicate and access information is severely hampered.” The absence of a mobile network, they said, is a more pressing issue that impacts every aspect of their daily lives, from education to business and personal safety.

Colonel Kwadwo Damoah’s well-intentioned donation highlights a critical gap in addressing the community’s immediate needs. The incident underscores the importance of understanding and prioritizing the specific needs of local populations when planning community aid and development projects.

As Kofitiakrom continues to struggle with connectivity issues, the incident serves as a stark reminder to politicians and philanthropists alike: meaningful aid must align with the pressing needs of the people it aims to serve.

The Hawk will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates on any further responses from Colonel Damoah and the local authorities regarding the mobile network issue.

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