The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has stated that Kwahu Easter is more than just a festival, it is an important economic platform.

Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, the Mpraeso MP noted, “An important policy dimension of Kwahu Easter is the Kwahu Business Forum. This initiative has introduced a structured economic focus to the festivities by creating a platform for dialogue among entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovators.”

He commended the government for supporting this strategic direction and also acknowledged the role of Julius Debrah, the current Chief of Staff, whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping the forum into a credible platform that aligns tourism with enterprise development.

“Notwithstanding these successes, significant challenges remain, particularly regarding road infrastructure. Improved access is essential if the full tourism potential of the Kwahu area is to be realized,” he added.

The MP highlighted the road network from Akwasiho to Twenedurase through Obo, which extends onward to Obomeng and Nkwakwa, as being of particular importance. He explained that these are critical roads that connect the greater Kwahu area, and their condition affects not only residents but also the movement of visitors, goods, and services during peak periods such as Easter.

“When these roads deteriorate, travel time increases, safety is compromised, and the attractiveness of the destination is reduced,” he said.

He further noted that communities such as Adawso, Asuboni, Nketepa, and Amatey possess significant tourism potential but remain constrained by poor access. According to him, these areas feature attractions such as waterfalls, forest landscapes, distinctive rope-like formations, and the well-known ‘marrying stones,’ all of which hold strong potential for eco-tourism and heritage tourism.

“However, without reliable roads, these assets cannot be effectively developed or marketed,” he concluded.

Writer: Frederick Nortey