Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed disappointment in the people of Volta Region for their continuous support for the New Democratic Congress (NDC).
The Assin North MP stated that he is astonished that Voltarians regularly vote for the NDC in elections, despite doing little in their region.
Addressing the media at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra after submitting his nomination forms, he said that after touring some parts of the country, he realized that the Volta Region has more advantages than the other regions in Ghana due to the many resources there.
“So far I have visited 180 constituencies, and I’ve come to realize that we as politicians have done a disservice to the nation. With the arable lands, rivers, sea that God has given to us. We are endowed with so many minerals, a lot of opportunities in this country, but everywhere you go especially Volta Region, the resources there are untapped, and I want Ghanaians to give me the opportunity and challenge me, but I will make sure I will turn the fortunes of this country around.
“What I saw in Volta Region, what I saw in Afram Plains area and Northern Region, believe me, that we can change this country. We have arable lands in Volta Region, they have an advantage. I am surprised that they have always voted for NDC, and they don’t do anything,” he said.
He added that with the fertile land in the region, Ghana could through agriculture, establish Agro-processing factories there.
“The proximity of Volta Region to the seaport, to the airport, gives them an advantage over every region in this country. I visited there, and I saw mountain Afadjato, the caves, the water bodies like Oti River, Lake Volta, the sea itself, and the arable land that we can cultivate millions of acres and come out with Agro-processing industries.”
