The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has criticized the government for what he perceives as a lack of development in the six new regions.
He believes that the six new regions established by the Akufo-Addo administration are merely symbolic entities without significant development.
During a meeting with traditional authorities at the Jakpa Palace, he pledged to prioritize the development of the newly created regions if elected.
“It is easy to create a region, but the region must have certain things to be a region, the six regions that were created, were created just in name. The things that must exist so when you enter the region you will know this is a region are still not there.
“I can assure you that not only for the Savannah region but all the six new when the NDC comes into power, the things that you need to be called a region, we will make sure that you have them.”
During his address, Mahama also expressed his disappointment in the government’s decision to halt the Damomgo Water Project.
The former President emphasized the importance of tangible development initiatives in these regions, reiterating his commitment to fostering their progress if given the opportunity to lead again.
The ongoing “Building Ghana Tour” by the NDC aims to address public concerns and incorporate them into the party’s manifesto for the upcoming election.