Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has described the Volivo bridge construction and the 12,000-capacity FIFA standard stadium in the Volta region as a big push to the development of the region.
Speaking at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Volta Regional Delegates Conference in Ho Saturday, he said the 2027 budget presented to parliament showed the President’s commitment to the development of the region.
“I am so excited that the long-awaited Volivo Bridge which goes through my constituency, my beloved North Tongu, is announced to receive a massive allocation of GH¢400 million in the 2027 budget”
Mr Ablakwa said the President had declared that 10 regions would receive a modern FIFA-standard stadium, with the Volta Region receiving the biggest, with a 12,000 capacity.
He also recalled President Mahama’s campaign promise to the people of Ketu South for a modern multi-purpose market, noting that a US$30 million grant had been secured from China for the new Aflao market.
Mr Ablakwa said the principles and values of the founder of the Party Former President Rawlings remained a guiding principle for the party and “we are so proud that in our current President Mahama, we see those principles, those values, every single day in this administration.”
The Foreign Affairs Minister therefore cautioned against distraction, saying the agenda of opponents these days was to fabricate, concoct, engage in smear campaigns and character assassination.
“They know that we are doing well on the economy, in infrastructure, we are delivering on our promises, and we are leading with integrity, so all they want to do now is to target some of us by engaging in vicious vilification, but they will fail, because the truth always stands, and the truth shall always vindicate us.”
The conference which elected regional executives of the party to be at the helm of affairs for the next four years, had in attendance the General Secretary of the NDC, Ministers, Volta Region’s Representative on the Council of State, MPs, and a representation of Volta Regional Executives of the opposition New Patriotic Party.
GNA
