Gomoa Maim Deserves Better – Traditional Leaders Appeal For Government Support.

Chiefs and elders of Gomoa Maim in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region have passionately appealed to the government to prioritize the development needs of the community, describing years of neglect despite its historical significance within the Gomoa Traditional Area.

According to the traditional leaders, Gomoa Maim, regarded as the ancestral home and head of all Gomoa communities in the Central Region, lacks several basic social amenities needed to improve the living conditions of residents.

The chiefs made the appeal during the celebration of the annual Ahoba Festival, an event observed by the people of Gomoa Maim to commemorate the death and legacy of their forefather, Egya Ahor, whose contributions to the establishment of the Gomoa State continue to be remembered.

Addressing festival participants, the traditional authorities expressed concern over what they described as the absence of meaningful government development projects in the community.

They noted that apart from a basic school, there is little evidence of state-sponsored infrastructure in the area.

The leaders outlined a number of pressing needs confronting residents, including poor road networks, inadequate access to healthcare, and a shortage of potable water.

They therefore called on the government and other development partners to provide a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, mechanized boreholes, improved roads, and other essential facilities to enhance the welfare of the people.

“We are the head of all Gomoa communities, yet our town has been neglected for many years.

Our people deserve better living conditions and access to basic amenities,” one of the elders stated.

Meanwhile, the Queen mother of Gomoa Main Obaatanpa Ahemaa Panyin II further emphasized that the development of Gomoa Maim would not only improve the lives of residents but also preserve the rich cultural heritage and historical importance of the community.

She appealed to the government, non-governmental organizations, and philanthropists to support ongoing efforts aimed at transforming the area and creating opportunities for future generations.

The Ahoba Festival brought together traditional leaders, opinion leaders, natives, and visitors from across the Gomoa Traditional Area to celebrate their culture, unity, and shared history while reflecting on the developmental challenges facing the community.

Story by Douglas Oyiboh Amponsah.