Traders within the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana have slammed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia for refusing to develop the region.
According to them, the NPP would have a difficult time ‘breaking the 8’ in 2024 since the party cannot boast of any visible development initiatives in the Metropolis for the past seven years that will encourage the majority of people in the region to vote for the party come 2024.
“You will not break any eight if you do not develop the region.”
“If the NPP does not prioritize their region’s development, they will not hesitate to oust the party from power, making the party’s “break the eight” mantra a seemingly unattainable political wish in forthcoming 2024 polls.” They noted
The disgruntled traders issued an ultimatum, threatening to vote against the NPP government if the party fails to respond to their calls for regional development.
They stated that democracy is indeed growing, and hence the party must refrain from acting on the term that Ashanti Region is their stronghold, and thus they would vote for the NPP despite the zero progress they are now experiencing.
Michael Bediako, an executive member of the organisation, stated unequivocally that the NPP had abandoned various major projects in the region while aggressively pursuing extremely excellent efforts in other places, particularly in the Eastern region.
The Kumasi Kejetia Redevelopment Project, the Kumasi Airport Project, the Komfo Anokye Maternity Block Project, the Boankra Inland Port Project, and the Krofrom Market Project were among the projects listed as abandoned.
Mr. Bediako further highlighted the neglect of various road projects, including the Suame Interchange project, Kwabre District roads, Manso District roads, Bosome Freho District roads, and Atwima Kwanwoma District roads, to name a few.
He made a passionate appeal, urging the NPP government, President Akufo-Addo, and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to place the region’s growth and development at the forefront of their topmost priorities.
By Lawrence Odoom
