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President Mahama delivers on road promise to Western North
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday announced massive road projects for the Western North Region under the transformative ‘$10 Billion Big Push Infrastructure Programme.
Responding to a passionate appeal from the Western North Regional House of Chiefs, who highlighted their trust in him with their votes, President Mahama declared.
He said, “These roads are vital arteries for moving cocoa, timber, food products, and people across our country. They are not a luxury; they are a necessity!”
The President futher assured them, “Get ready for better connectivity! Many key roads, including vital cocoa routes, will be completed or newly constructed. This is part of our commitment to invest at least $2 billion every year in infrastructure, starting with the 2025 budget.”
“We are committing resources and technical teams to ensure that these roads are completed on schedule,” President Mahama assured the excited crowd in Juaboso during his “Thank You Tour,” he concluded.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
