The youth of Axim have voiced their frustration with local leaders over the prolonged delay in completing the Sports Complex.

The project, initiated in 2018 by then Sports Minister Hon. Isaac Asiamah, aimed to provide an ultramodern sports facility for the community. However, the complex remains unfinished and inaccessible to the public, prompting dissatisfaction among the youth.

Jonas Kabutey, the Speaker for the Youth of Axim, conveyed their ultimatum, demanding the completion and handover of the facility within two months. Should this deadline be missed, the youth plan to take matters into their own hands and utilize the incomplete complex.

“We have not been treated fairly. The construction of the stadium has taken 7 years and it is still not ready. We are giving authorities the next two months; if we don’t see any progress, we will take over the facility and use it ourselves,” Kabutey stated in an interview with Connect FM.

The delay has hindered sports development in Axim, a significant concern for the local youth. The Western Region currently lacks a suitable stadium for hosting Premier League matches, with the Esipon Stadium also undergoing indefinite refurbishment.

The completion of the Axim Sports Complex is expected to provide a FIFA standard playing field, restaurant, ICT laboratory, and other facilities, greatly benefiting the local community.