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NDC didn’t neglect Volta Region—John Mahama dismisses claim
Former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama said it is untrue claims by a section of the public that the National Democratic Congress (NDC)-led government neglected the Volta Region when in power.
Everything in the Volta Region including, electricity, water, schools, health facilities and roads, was provided by the NDC, he insisted.
Speaking during a courtesy call on Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State as part of his ‘Thank You’ tour in Ho yesterday, Mr Mahama cited the five-district water project at Adidome which according to him, came to a stand-still when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took over power five years ago.
He also mention the Sokode-Ho dual carriage highway project which was still abandoned by the ruling NPP and challenged them to point out a single development project they had carried out successfully in the region over the past five years.
The former President said that the NDC’s strong support base in the Volta Region was still intact and stronger than before; and reassuring of victory for the party in 2024.
He mentioned the sterling naval base in the South Tongu District, Anloga Shopping Centre, Ho Central Market and the various ICT centres in the Volta Region which he said testified to the NDC’s development achievements and also negated the spiteful attempts by opponents of the NDC to belittle its achievements in the region.
“The two public universities in the region – University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and Ho Technical University (HTU) were established by the NDC,” the former President maintained.
According to Mr Mahama, the lack of interest in the NPP in continuing the community day senior high schools which were started by the NDC was a wrong step and disaster to easy access to education in the communities.
Still on infrastructure, the former President mentioned the Ho Airport as a great feat in the region by the NDC which thwarted the false claims of the neglect of the region by the NDC.
He said that the NDC would never take the Volta Region for granted whether in power or in opposition because of the strong support it enjoyed from the area.
Mr Mahama said that the NDC’s front was formidable, adding that there were highly bright prospects for victory for the part in 2024.
On his part, the Agbogbomefia lauded Mr Mahama for his respect for the traditional authorities and the people of the Volta Region, saying that contributed largely to the strong bond between the NDC and the region.
He renewed his call on politicians to put the interest of the country before all other partisan considerations.
“That means you must all team up against corruption,” Togbe Afede added.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO-BANKOE
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
