The ongoing development of the Salaga North constituency took center stage as chiefs and elders in Kpalbe delivered a stern appeal to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership, urging the party to prioritize the completion of stalled infrastructure projects.
During a “Thank You” tour by the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Secretary to the Chiefs of Kpalbe, Mahama Awal, issued a direct call for the completion of the Community Day Senior High School (E-Block) project, which has remained abandoned for years.
Addressing the National Chairman and his entourage, Mr. Awal highlighted the plight of students and parents in the area, noting that the project was initiated under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama but was left to rot after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) assumed power in 2017.
“The E-block project in our community was started under the John Dramani Mahama administration but was subsequently abandoned by the current NPP government,” Mr. Awal stated. “Now that the NDC is positioning itself to power, we are appealing to you to prioritize this project. Our children need these facilities to access quality education.”
Beyond the E-Block, the chiefs also drew attention to the “Agenda 111” project—the government’s initiative to provide district hospitals across the country—which remains largely incomplete in several areas, including Salaga North. The community leaders expressed frustration over the lack of progress on these critical health facilities, which they argue are essential for the wellbeing of the people of the Savannah Region.
Mr. Awal reminded the NDC leadership that their support is contingent upon the party’s commitment to addressing the specific developmental gaps in the constituency. “We are counting on your leadership of the NDC; these projects are not just promises, but must become a reality for the people of Salaga North,” he added.
In response, NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah acknowledged the concerns raised by the chiefs. He assured the traditional authorities that the NDC’s manifesto for the general election focuses heavily on completing abandoned infrastructure projects to ensure value for money and the continuation of nation-building.
“The NDC believes in continuity. It is a waste of the taxpayer’s money to abandon projects that are 60 to 80 percent complete just because of a change in government,” Asiedu Nketiah said. He pledged that an NDC administration would audit all abandoned projects in the region to ensure they are completed and commissioned for public use.
The tour, which saw a massive turnout from party supporters and community members, underscores the growing demand for accountability and infrastructural development in the northern belts of Ghana.
Story by: Eric Obeng Boateng
