Kwamena Duncan Supports Swedru Divisional Police Command

The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Kwamena Duncan has tasked the Àgona West Municipal Assembly to expedite action for early completion of all abandoned projects meant for the Agona Swedru Divisional Command of the Ghana Police Service.

According to him, the abandoned projects had created inconveniences for smooth operation of personnel of the Service adding that conducive environment ought to be created to boost their operations.

The abandoned buildings include a 4-storey building to serve as sergeant quarters, another 4- storey building quarters for officers and a storey building to be used as the Divisional Headquarters.

The abandoned buildings which were started by the exwhile Supreme Military Council (SMC) government led by late General Kutu Acheampong in the late 70s have been abandoned in the bush. Since then, all governments had failed to complete the projects.

In his recent visit to the Agona West Municipality, the Regional Minister visited the site and called on the Assembly to complete them in short possible time.

" Inspector's quarters made up of 4 buildings are presently being used as Divisional offices. If completed, it will ease pressure on accommodation for Police Personnel in the Swedru Division.

Let me commend the Regional Minister, Hon. Kwamina Duncan, for his visit because over the past 40 years since these projects were initiated, no government appointee has come to see what's going on here" a source closed to the police told newsmen

The abandoned buildings when completed will accommodate over 50 police personnel stationed in the Division. The Swedru Divisional Police Command covers 4 Administrative Assemblies namely Àgona West Municipal, Efutu Municipal, Àgona East District and part of Gomoa East District.

" The Police administration spent huge sums of money on rent for us. These monies could be used to purchase vehicles and other tools to enhance our operations.

It is sad to note that the Swedru Division of Motor Traffic and Transport Unit ( MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service has no official vehicle to carry out its assigned duties.

Individual officers have to use their private cars to carry us to duty on regural bases. We would be grateful if a patrol vehicle is allocated to us to enhance our performance "

Hon. Kwamina Duncan expressed the hope that the projects would be completed saying the Regional Coordinating Council will offer the need assistance to the municipal Assembly to facilitate early completion.

The Agona West Municipal Chief Executive (,MCE), Hon. Justina Marigold Assan noted that the Assembly will complete the projects by the Second Quarter through the Assembly Common Fund.

The Regional Minister had earlier paid homage to the Omanhene of the Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area, Osofo Katakyie Nyarko Eku X at Agona Nyakrom and inspected ongoing projects in the Agona West Municipality.