Former President John Mahama has pushed back against claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has neglected the Volta Region in terms of development projects.
Speaking at a gathering in Juapong, North Tongu Constituency, Mahama described the NPP’s claims as a “deliberate attempt to undermine the NDC’s achievements for political gain.”
“In Rawlings’ time, the NPP used to get single digits in the Volta Region. By 2020, they climbed to 14%, meaning they are making inroads. Now, what do they do? They use propaganda to tell you that NDC has done nothing for you, despite the visible progress made under NDC governments,” Mahama said.
He emphasized the NDC’s significant contributions to the region’s infrastructure development, citing projects such as roads, electricity, water, education, and healthcare. Mahama noted that these projects often stall when the NPP takes power, hindering progress in the region.
“Look at the road from Juapong to Podoe to Abutia; we had a contractor working on it. That road should have been long finished by now. As soon as we left office, the work came to a standstill,” Mahama added.
Mahama’s comments come as he campaigns to reclaim the presidency in the upcoming elections, seeking to rally support across the country, particularly in regions where the NDC has traditionally been strong.
Story by Patrick Asford Boadu
