“Revitalizing Obuasi: Ennin’s Bold Plan to Match Johannesburg’s Excellence”

The popular mining town of Obuasi has often been criticized for lacking the needed development typical of a mining town. Having mined gold since 1897, Obuasi mostly compared to Johannesburg, is a far cry from the South African city due to the obvious developmental disparities between the two.
However, the independent parliamentary candidate for the Obuasi West constituency going to the December 2024 elections Kofi Appianin Ennin has decided to lead the charge to change the narrative and bring the needed development deserving of a historic mining town.
Speaking at a major health walk and campaign launch to energize and spur his supporters on to victory, the independent MP aspirant outlined his policies which captured areas such as sports, health, tourism, roads and infrastructural development as well as agriculture.
Titled ” My road map for the journey to foster growth, uplift lives and build the Obuasi communities for a brighter future”, the policies outlined in the agenda/ manifesto according to Mr.Appianin Ennin are expected to bring development to the people and serve as a blueprint to resolving challenges in the Obuasi West constituency.
Sports development
In the area of sports, Mr. Appianin Ennin noted that he will make sure the newly formed Ashanti Gold F.C is highly motivated to secure the division one slot in the shortest possible time.
Obuasi has been without a premier league club since Ashgold SC was suspended by the GFA for their involvement in a match fixing scandal.
Mr. Appianin Ennin in his efforts to revive football in the mining town has formed a new division 2 side known as Ashgold FC. He has stated his intention to guide the club to the Ghana premier league.
He has also promised to make sure Obuasi has its fair share of AstroTurf project and also organize and sponsor local football gala competitions as well as reviving colts’ league with equipment and funds, among others
Infrastructural development
In roads and Infrastructural development, he stated that he will advocate for the extensive construction of rural feeder roads to ensure farmers can transport their produce efficiently. This he said includes vital bridges linking agricultural hubs and the development of essential infrastructure: schools, hospitals, shopping malls, and the ambitious rebuilding of the new Obuasi city
Odeneho women empowerment scheme
Known to have supported more than 2630 women traders with GH2 million interest free loans , the independent candidate said he will introduce the Appianin women empowerment scheme to offer more support to women, empower them financially to be able to contribute meaningfully to their homes.
Odeneho child health support
In his efforts to improve child’s health, Mr. Appianin Ennin said he will establish a fund to take care of children with serious conditions stating that a healthy community is a thriving community.
He assured that he will promote preventive healthcare using advanced health assessment technologies at low cost, ensuring access to clean drinking water and a pollution-free environment.
He mentioned the following interventions as key policies to revive the health sector in the constituency;
To make sure all health workers are able to undergo trainings to equip them to deliver the modern aspects of health delivery.
Nurses and Health workers buses will be available to serve all health workers.
Free Health insurance for the disable and the aged
Small scale mining
On small scale mining, Mr. Appianin Ennin said he will lead a team to negotiate with AngloGod Ashanti for them to hand over some of their abandoned mining sites to the community and make sure there is enough training on tools and equipment for the small scale miners.
He again mentioned that proper mechanism will be instituted to ensure a safe environment for small scale miners to operate.
Education:
To ensure quality education which he stressed is the foundation of the future of the constituency, he promised to uphold the free SHS program initiated by the NPP administration, provide ongoing training for our teachers, and fast-track nursing education.
“We will encourage cultural education in schools and offer competitive scholarships to ensure that financial barriers do not hinder our talented youth”, the aspiring Parliamentary candidate added.
A former Member of Parliament for the Obuasi East constituency Hon. Edward Ennin who is s relative of Kofi Appianin Ennin told the enthusiastic supporters to vote massively for the aspiring Member of Parliament adding that he is the best person to bring development to the constituency.