A leading NPP activist, philanthropist and patron, Beatrice Siaw, has reaffirmed her commitment to transforming the lives of residents in the Asante Mampong Constituency, stating that the persistent challenges facing the area deeply concern her.
Speaking on Adwenekasa, a socio-political news and analysis programme on Original TV and Original FM hosted by RSM Kofi Doe Lawson, Madam Siaw expressed her determination to champion practical solutions that will improve livelihoods and stimulate local economic growth.
She noted that vegetable farmers in Asante Mampong continue to struggle to find reliable markets for their produce, often facing losses after investing time and resources into cultivation. According to her, the situation is disheartening for hardworking farmers who deserve better returns for their efforts.
Madam Siaw revealed that, if given the mandate to serve as Member of Parliament, she will facilitate the establishment of a processing factory in the constituency. The factory, she explained, will purchase produce directly from farmers, add value through processing, and prepare the products for both local and international markets.
“Our farmers should not suffer after working so hard. We must create a system where their produce is processed and sold competitively beyond our borders,” she said.
Beyond her policy vision, Madam Siaw highlighted what she described as significant personal investments in the development of Asante Mampong. She disclosed that she has spent approximately GH¢40 billion on philanthropic interventions within the municipality.
Among the projects she cited are the evacuation of the long-standing Apostolic refuse dump, which had existed for nearly four decades; the sponsorship of a four-month school feeding programme for SDA B Primary School from her personal resources; drainage rehabilitation works at Tadiem Park; land filling and groundwork to prepare the park for an eventual astro turf upgrade; and the facilitation of a VVIP male and female ward at the Mampong Government Hospital.
According to her, communities such as Naama and Tadiem, as well as the SDA B School, the Education Directorate and the Municipal Assembly, can attest to her developmental contributions.
Widely regarded as a familiar and active figure in the constituency, Beatrice Siaw says she remains hopeful of securing the parliamentary seat to continue what she describes as a people-centred development agenda for Asante Mampong.
“The good people of Mampong deserve better,” she stressed. “And together, we can build a constituency that works for everyone.”
Story by Doe Benjamin Kofi Lawson