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The collapse of the bridge linking Digu to surrounding communities in the Nanton District of the Northern Region has brought daily lives and economic activities in the area to a standstill. The bridge, which served as a key route for farmers, traders, and transport operators, was the main connection between Digu and nearby markets and health facilities. Its sudden collapse has left residents stranded, forcing them to take longer and more dangerous routes to reach essential services. The situation has had devastating effects on local livelihoods. Farmers can no longer transport their produce to markets, leading to losses and food spoilage. Many traders who depended on the route for the supply and sale of goods now face severe financial strain. Residents say the bridge’s collapse has not only disrupted economic activity but has also deepened poverty in an already struggling community. Beyond the economic impact, access to healthcare has become a major concern. The bridge was the only route connecting Digu to the nearest hospital in the district capital, Nanton, and with its collapse, pregnant women and the sick face difficulties reaching medical care. Community members fear that delays in emergency cases could lead to loss of lives. Some residents also worry that the poor state of the alternative routes may expose travellers to armed robbery attacks, especially at night. Residents are calling on the Nanton District Assembly and the central government to act urgently to restore the bridge. A peasant farmer, Alhassan Abdul Mumin, told our Northern Regional Correspondent, Baba Kamil, that the community is in distress. “Our daily activities have come to a halt. We can’t send our farm produce to market, and sick people can’t get to the hospital,” he lamented. The people of Digu are appealing for swift intervention to rebuild the bridge and restore normal life to their community. Meanwhile, the Nanton District Chief Executive, Rosina Zainab Abdul-Rahman, has assured residents that the deplorable road network in the district will soon be addressed. She explained that engineers from the Ministry of Roads and Highways have been tasked to assess the situation and take the necessary steps to fix it. According to her, the Assembly is committed to working closely with the ministry to ensure that the collapsed bridge and other critical road infrastructure are restored to ease transportation and improve livelihoods. Reporting by Baba Kamil Mohammed in the Northern Region Asaase Broadcasting Company airs on Asaase 99.5 Accra, Asaase 98.5 Kumasi, Asaase 99.7 Tamale, Asaase 100.3 Cape Coast, AsaasePa 107.3 (Accra). Affiliates: Bawku FM 101.5, Bead FM 99.9 (Bimbilla), Mining City Radio 89.5 (Tarkwa), Nandom FM 101.9, Nyatefe Radio 94.5 (Dzodze), Sissala Radio 96.3 (Tumu), Somuaa FM 89.9 (Gushegu), Stone City 90.7 (Ho) and Wale FM 106.9 (Walewale). Listen online: asaaseradio.com, Sound Garden and TuneIn. X: @asaaseradio995, @Asaase985ksi, @Asaase997tamale, @asaase1003, asaasepa1073 Instagram: asaaseradio99.5, asaase985ksi, asaase100.3, asaase99.7tamale, asaasepa107.3 LinkedIn: company/asaaseradio995. TikTok: @asaaseradio99.5 Facebook: asaase99.5, asaase985ksi, Asaase100.3, asaase99.7, AsaasePa107.3. YouTube: AsaaseRadioXtra. Join the conversation. Accra: call 020 000 9951/054 888 8995, WhatsApp 020 000 0995. Kumasi: call 059 415 7985 or call/WhatsApp 020 631 5260. Tamale: call/WhatsApp/SMS 053 554 6468. Cape Coast: call/WhatsApp 059 388 2652. #AsaaseRadio #TheVoiceofOurLand
