Juapong: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) concluded its Volta Regional Thank You Tour with a grand durbar at Juapong in the North Tongu District. Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the party's National Chairman, engaged with chiefs, party members, and residents, celebrating with music and dance at the Elezu Family Grounds, showcasing unity and loyalty to the NDC.
According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, the North Tongu District Chief Executive, highlighted key developmental projects in the district under President John Dramani Mahama's leadership. These projects include the completion of the culvert and feeder road linking the National Health Insurance office and the Three Kings Special School at Battor, the construction of the Avedzi D/A JHS block, and the near completion of the Dorfor-Tornu three-unit classroom block. She announced the readiness of the long-stalled Dove CHPS compound for commissioning and mentioned new projects under tendering to ensure equitable development across all six traditional areas in the district.
Ms. Doe commended Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for the area and Minister of Foreign Affairs, for securing several GETFund projects for Senior High Schools, addressing infrastructure challenges. She appealed to the party leadership to include North Tongu in the next phase of the Big Push Initiative and prioritize the revival of the Juapong Textiles and Aveyime Rice projects, as well as establishing a satellite campus of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in the district.
Traditional leaders, including the Manklalo of the Dorfor Traditional Area, Togbe Agbohla VI, called for renewed efforts towards industrial revival and youth empowerment. In response, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah expressed appreciation for the unwavering support of North Tongu residents for the NDC and reaffirmed the party's commitment to equitable national development.
Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, announced that work on the Juapong-Podoe-Abutia-Sokode-Ho Road network would commence soon, aiming to improve mobility and trade within the region. The event also featured an appeal from Mr. Dominic Adoboe, the Constituency Vice Chairman, who called for fairness during elections and increased empowerment opportunities for party members.
The gathering was marked by a strong sense of unity and renewed commitment towards the socio-economic transformation of North Tongu.
