The Tufohene of the Krachi Traditional area,
Nana Baffour Mireku Okonsende II has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, to address the many transportation challenges on
the River Oti if he is voted into power.Yesterday [Tuesday], Nana
Akufo-Addo’s team was held up at the bank of the River Oti for hours following
challenges on the pontoon scheduled to ferry them across.
The Tufohene
described the hiccup as God-sent as it afforded Nana Akufo-Addo the opportunity
to witness first hand the challenges residents endure in commuting across the
river.
Speaking during a courtesy call paid on him by the NPP Flagbearer,
the chief said, “I am very happy when you got to Dambai, the Pontoon got
spoiled. I am very happy and that is because God knows you will become the
President. When you don’t fix the challenges with our transport then it is up to
you. If it was fixed and you were coming, you wouldn’t have
suffered.”
The Tufohene also spoke of the prospect of a new region being
carved out of the northern part of the Volta Region and he proposed that if
indeed a new region was carved, Krachi ought to be the capital.
“As you
see this, we appeal to you to consider our region. We need a new region here. It
is very important to us. We are asking you to promise to create a new region
here for us so we can hold on to it.”
“We heard you promising in the
Western Region and Mahama also did same. If there should be a new capital, it
should be here in Krachi. We know that Krachi has all the infrastructure needed
to be a new regional capital,” the chief added in his appeal.
NPP will
bring development and progress
Whilst Nana Akufo-Addo did not commit to a
new region, he did assure the chiefs and people of Krachi that he will bring the
needed development if given the mandate.
“Ghanaians are now prepared that
God-willing in December, they will vote for change so that a new government that
can help our people will take over,” he said.
“Ghanaians have become too
pitiful. The country is rich in mineral resources but the people are suffering.
This is not how it is supposed to be. We have to govern the people in such a way
that there’ll be development and progress.” |
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