Former President John Dramani Mahama has endorsed a book titled “For The Records” which details the developmental achievements of the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration in the Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency of the Ga Central Municipal Assembly.
Authored by Raphael Apetorgbor, Deputy Communications Officer of the constituency, the book meticulously documents various infrastructural projects, some of which have been neglected for more than seven years under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.
Speaking at a community engagement event in Sowutuom, Accra, Mr John Mahama, who is the flagbearer for the NDC, showcased the book as solid evidence of the NDC’s contributions to the constituency’s infrastructure, noting that it serves as a reminder of the party’s commitment to the constituency.
“This book shows the numerous infrastructural developments carried out by the NDC in this constituency during our time in government up till we handed over in 2017,” he said. “These projects stand as tangible proof of our commitment and the positive impact of our work.”
The former President promised that, if elected, he would ensure roads within the constituency are constructed and made motorable.
On education, he pledged to prioritise the completion of the Community Day Senior High School, popularly known as the ‘E-blocks’, which was earmarked for construction at Israel Park.
Mr Mahama further mentioned that dormitory blocks would be added to the E-blocks to accommodate students from nearby areas.
“The Community Day Senior High Schools will have an ultra-modern library, furnished classrooms, ICT laboratory, Biology laboratory, Physics laboratory, Chemistry laboratory, General Science laboratory, a school bus for students and a pick-up vehicle for office staff among others,” he said.
The “For The Records” book was formally launched by former Finance Minister, Mr Seth Terkper, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
He urged NDC members and executives to use the book as a strategic tool to build support for the party, emphasising that it serves as crucial evidence to debunk claims that the NDC’s Green Book is riddled with inaccuracies.
As part of the launch, Mr. Terkper toured the Anyaa Sowutuom constituency to assess the state of various developmental projects initiated by the erstwhile NDC government, but left incomplete by the current Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.
During the tour, attention was drawn to several stalled projects, including the abandoned Ablekuma-Newtown Hospital, the non-operational Abaase market and an unfinished public toilet facility.
Other projects, such as the Olebu Community Health and Planning Services (CHPS) Compound and the Anyaa Bus terminal, were completed under the NDC, but have remained unused since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took office in 2017.
The NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, also endorsed the book at the launch, reaffirming the party’s continuous efforts to develop and uplift the constituency.
Raphael Apetorgbor, in explaining his motivation for writing “For the Records,” expressed concern over the misinformation surrounding the NDC’s projects in the Anyaa Sowutuom constituency. He feared that without factual counter-narratives, such misinformation might gain traction.
“This publication is more than just a collection of photographs and writings; it is a comprehensive record of our achievements,” he stated.
Apetorgbor emphasised that the evidence presented in the 30-page book stands in stark contrast to the claims made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), showcasing the significant contributions of the previous NDC government.
By Stephen Odoi-Larbi
