Anlo MP intensifies community outreach, engages farmers and supports Kodzi residents after electrical damage
Anloga (Volta Region) October, 2025
Mr Richard Kwame Sefe, the Member of Parliament for the Anlo Constituency, has reinforced his commitment to grassroots development through direct engagement with local communities and a swift response to emerging challenges affecting his constituents.
In a series of outreach activities this week, Mr Sefe demonstrated proactive leadership by addressing the concerns of farmers and residents in separate interventions across the constituency.
Earlier in the week, Mr Sefe, together with Madam Sandra Seyram, the District Chief Executive (DCE), hosted Mr John Setor Dumelo, the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, during an official visit to the Constituency. The visit followed complaints from local farmers about leftover Bawku onions and tomatoes that had disrupted cultivation activities in the area.
During the engagement, the Deputy Minister interacted with farmers and assured them of the government’s plans to establish tomato and onion processing plants in selected regions to reduce post-harvest losses and promote value addition.
He further reiterated the government’s commitment to reintroduce subsidised fertilisers to enhance productivity and support farmers nationwide.
Mr Sefe described the visit as timely and encouraging, commending the Ministry for responding promptly to the needs of Anlo farmers.
“We are deeply grateful for the Deputy Minister’s swift response and genuine concern for the plight of our farmers. His visit has renewed hope among our people, and we look forward to sustained collaboration to address the pressing needs of the agricultural sector.” He said
The Anlo MP emphasised his resolve to work closely with government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that local farmers receive the needed support to thrive.
In a related development, Mr Sefe also visited the community of Kodzi and its environs at the Kome areas following an electrical surge that caused damage to several household appliances and community streetlights.
The MP, to help restore the problem, moved swiftly to provide new streetlights and household bulbs as a temporary measure to restore lighting and safety in the community.
In his engagement with Veritas News, He assured resident of his commitment to their welfare,
“As the people’s representative, it was important to act quickly so that residents are not left in darkness,” Mr Sefe noted, adding that discussions are ongoing with relevant authorities to find a lasting solution to the electrical challenges.
He reaffirmed his commitment to improving living conditions across Anlo, stating that leadership is about consistent action and community service.
“Together, we’ll keep working to improve the lives of our people—one step at a time,” He concluded.
Mr Sefe’s recent engagements reflect his ongoing effort to maintain close contact with constituents, address urgent community concerns, and strengthen collaboration between local authorities and national government agencies for sustainable development within the Anlo Constituency.
