Floodlights installed at the newly constructed Sekondi Astroturf Park has been rendered useless after some hoodlums cut the wires connecting the lights to the power source.
According to Mr Isaac Donkor, who is an Aid to the Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Lawyer Egyapa Mercer, these unpatriotic acts by recalcitrants in the Sekondi community has been ongoing but this particular act is the straw that breaks the camels back.
Speaking on the Jolly Breakfast Show (JBS) on Wednesday, January 5, he made it known non of the floodlights at the Sekondi astroturf is working due to the greedy nature of these individuals as they have cut all the wires connecting the floodlights.
Not only that, electrical wires that connect the air conditioning machines to the power source at the Essipong Stadium has also been stolen by these same group of individuals.
Mr Donkor stressing on the issue indicated that this is the reason Sekondi is lagging behind in development as Takoradi is taking the lead in terms of development.
He explained that they have made several attempts to develop Sekondi and revitalise its economy but it is the same people of Sekondi who turn around to destroy these plans.
Also, since this has been a common act among the people of Sekondi, the town has failed to attract investors and other corporate entities.
Discussing the solution to these problems, he made it known the Sekondi Community, including the traditional council and political leaders should set up a watchdog that will be responsible for the security at these hotspots and it will deter recalcitrants from approaching.
Also, the committee responsible for the Sekondi Astroturf should hire security men for the facility and the Essipong Stadium should be on a 24 hours surveillance.
Credit: Alex Tagoe
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