Some women in Damongo, Savannah region, have alleged that they resort to boreholes for water, which also serves as a source of water for sheep, goats and cows.
Speaking to the media, the women who had lighted kerosene lanterns on their heads stated asserted that the region has been rejected by the Akufo-Addo-led administration despite assurances to provide potable water .
According to them, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is the only individual who can change the current state of the region.According to them, “ We are looking for JM because we are in darkness, we are looking for JM in the Savannah region to come and save us, he is our light. We drink water from tanks, we don’t have water, no water, what we need is just the water. NPP promised us water and zero. We’re booking for John to come and give us water. We drink from dam water and not pipe water. We drink water with sheep, goats and cows. We want proper water.
Explaining the significance of carrying lanterns the Akufo-Addo-led administration has plagued Ghana into a state of darkness and it is about time assumes presidency in other to save the country.
The aggrieved on Sunday, February 25, 2024 John Mahama paid a working visit to Damongo.
Mahama won over 55% votes in the 2020 elections.
The former president has not been to Jakpa Palace since he witnessed Yagbonwura Bii-Kunutu Jewu Soale I’s outdooring as the Overlord of Gonja approximately a year ago, this was his first visit.
Yagbonwura Bii-Kunutu Jewu Soale I invited all paramount chiefs, divisional chiefs, sub-chiefs, and traditional leaders of all the tribes in the Savannah Region to attend a durbar in honor of Mr. Mahama.