The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) and Omanhene of Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketiah V, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for the rapid commencement of projects under the “Big Push” initiative, describing the pace of work as “truly impressive.”
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the 71-kilometre Takoradi–Cape Coast Road dualisation project, Nana Nketiah said that while he trusted the President’s sincerity when he first announced the initiative, he did not expect it to begin so soon.
“When President Mahama announced the Big Push, we thought it would start in a year or two.
But seeing it take off within the ninth month of your administration, I must say we, the chiefs, are thrilled,” the traditional ruler remarked.
He added that in his years as a chief, he had never openly praised any politician but felt compelled to do so because of the President’s demonstration of commitment and action.
“I am impressed, and today I will say it publicly. We thank you because when you promise, you deliver,” he stated.
Nana Nketiah also urged contractors working on the project to engage traditional leaders and employ local youth in the affected communities to ensure community ownership and sustainability.
He further noted that the Western Region had long suffered neglect in terms of road infrastructure, describing the Big Push as a much-needed intervention to change that narrative.
The Vice President of the WRHC and Omanhene of Lower Dixcove, Nana Kwesi Agyemang, also lamented the deplorable state of roads in the Western Region, particularly within the Ahanta West Municipality, which, he said, could not boast of a single tarred road.
He appealed to the President to ensure that the municipality benefits from the national development agenda, saying “We want you to leave a lasting legacy in Ahanta West by addressing our poor road network.”
Nana Agyemang further called for the completion of the Apimanim–Agona Regional Hospital project, which he revealed was about 15 percent complete.
The facility, he said, was designed as a five-storey structure with an emergency and accident centre to serve the entire region.
Minister Reaffirms President’s Commitment
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson reaffirmed President Mahama’s commitment to completing all inherited projects, stressing that the President’s visit demonstrated his resolve to fulfil campaign promises.
“The President assured Ghanaians that if God granted him victory, he would complete every project started by the previous administration.
“He has not run away from that promise, and his presence here today is proof of that commitment,” the Minister emphasised.
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