Growing frustration is mounting among residents of the North Dayi Constituency of the Volta Region as many openly accuse their Member of Parliament (MP), Joycelyn Quashie Tetteh, of failing to deliver on key campaign promises, particularly the improvement of roads and critical infrastructure.
Residents from Wadamaxe, Wusuta, Anfoega, Akukome, and adjoining communities say the poor state of roads, worsening flooding and stalled drainage projects have severely disrupted transportation, farming, trading and other economic activities, leaving many questioning the MP’s performance after several years in office.
According to the residents, expectations were high after Ms. Quashie Tetteh secured another term in Parliament, especially with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) now forming the government.
However, they claim little has changed despite repeated assurances that development projects would be undertaken.
Roads in deplorable condition
The residents described the road network across several communities as deplorable, saying the deteriorating roads have become a major obstacle to transportation and commerce.
Farmers, traders and commercial drivers say transporting food items and other goods to markets has become increasingly difficult, resulting in higher transport costs and post-harvest losses.
“We can no longer move our produce easily. Transport fares have gone up because drivers refuse to use these roads, and this is affecting our livelihoods,” one resident lamented.
A visit to the various communities by this journalist revealed a very bad situation. Road projects have been abandoned, huge dug-out holes have been left in the middle of the Wadamaxe road; posing threat to lives.
The Vakpo – Wusuta road is nothing to write home about.
Flooding worsens after abandoned drainage project
Residents also accused authorities of abandoning a drainage construction project after an official sod-cutting ceremony held on February 26, 2026.
According to them, contractors excavated portions of an existing drainage system but left the work incomplete, blocking the natural flow of water and exposing nearby communities to severe flooding whenever it rains.
They said communities including Anfoega, Akukome and Wadamaxe have since experienced persistent flooding, with some homes and roads becoming inaccessible during heavy rainfall.
“We were excited when they came to cut the sod because we thought construction would begin immediately and be completed. Instead, they removed the existing gutter, blocked the waterway and abandoned the project. Now every rainfall causes flooding,” another resident said.
Residents question campaign promises
Many residents say the MP’s campaign promises regarding road construction and infrastructure development have not materialised.
Some recalled that during her previous tenure, Ms. Quashie Tetteh allegedly explained that her ability to lobby for major development projects was limited because her party was not in government.
Residents said they accepted that explanation and gave her another opportunity at the polls.
“Previously, when we voted for her, she told us her father, President Mahama, was not in government and so there was little she could do. We believed her and voted for her again. Today, the NDC is in power, as she wanted, yet nothing has changed,” one resident claimed.
Calls for new leadership
The growing dissatisfaction has led some residents to openly call for a change in parliamentary representation ahead of the next general election.
They are calling on the NDC supporters and delegates to give another candidate the change to change things for the better.
According to them, Joycelyn Tetteh is not fit to lead party into the next election and that should the party fails heed to their caution, the party stands the chance of losing the seat to the opposition NPP.
They are rather calling for a new candidate to represent the NDC in the constituency.
They argue that after serving three terms as Member of Parliament, they have not seen the level of development they expected.
“Enough is enough. She has been our MP for three terms and we have seen very little development. We believe it is time to give another person the opportunity to represent North Dayi and bring the development our communities deserve,” another resident stated.
Demand for urgent intervention
Residents are appealing to government authorities and relevant agencies to urgently rehabilitate the constituency’s road network and resume the abandoned drainage project before further flooding causes additional destruction.
They insist that improving roads, completing drainage infrastructure and addressing the constituency’s development challenges should be treated as priorities to improve economic activities and the living conditions of residents.
The allegations reflect the views of the residents interviewed. The Member of Parliament, Joycelyn Quashie Tetteh, had not responded to the claims at the time of publication.