In a surprising turn of events, the youth of Kofitiakrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region have rejected and destroyed dual desks donated by Colonel Kwadwo Damoah, the NPP parliamentary candidate for the constituency. Despite the community’s dire need for desks for students, the youth expressed their frustration by stating that what they truly need is a mobile network, not desks.
The incident underscores a growing concern in many rural communities where basic infrastructure and modern communication tools are sorely lacking. The rejection of the desks highlights the community’s urgent need for connectivity, which they view as essential for their development and integration into the broader economic and social landscape.
The youth’s actions send a strong message to policymakers and candidates about the priorities of rural communities, emphasizing that addressing their specific needs can significantly impact their quality of life.