Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has given assurances that if the NDC returns to power, stalled infrastructure projects in all districts of the country will be given top priority.
Numerous government-sponsored projects are currently facing delays for various reasons.
The former president, noting that several initiatives launched during his administration, such as Community Day Schools and health facilities, have come to a standstill, emphasized during a Town Hall Meeting in Nsawura that the resources available to the government, upon assuming power, will be dedicated to completing these projects.
“The little money available will be used to complete the abandoned projects across the country before we start fresh ones. That is how we can yield full benefit from all of them,” he said.
He added that, “I am not talking about projects started under my government but others the Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia government will not be able to complete before leaving office.”
The persistent reluctance of governments to finalize the infrastructure projects initiated by their predecessors remains a concern for many voters.
In Bodi, the traditional authority expressed dissatisfaction with the deteriorating state of roads in the area. They appealed to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take this issue into serious consideration if successful in regaining governmental power.
Nana Kwasi Ofori Ababio highlighted that the substandard roads have had adverse effects on local businesses and the delivery of quality healthcare in the region.
The former President criticized the NPP government for its neglect of roads in the country. In addition to halting contracts for cocoa roads that were previously awarded by the previous administration for auditing purposes, the rehabilitation of existing roads has been overlooked.
“Since Western North is a major producer of cocoa, we decided to institute the cocoa roads program to rehabilitate the road here but these were stopped when we left office,” said John Mahama.
“Though the constitution entreats us to continue the infrastructure of the previous government, it has stalled. After the audit of the contracts, the contractors were being made to return to work but they were not financed for that purpose. But since I belong to you people, I will ensure you get a fair share of the national resources,” he assured.