The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr. Seth Kwame Acheampong, says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is the only party that has kept its promises to the people of Ghana under the Fourth Republic.
Speaking at the Regional Townhall meeting in Koforidua, on Tuesday, the Regional Minister declared that the NPP government had almost fulfilled all the promises it made to the good people of Ghana since taking over the reins of power.
“We have delivered on our promise of infrastructural development. The Akufo-Addo government has done more in six years than the NDC administration did in eight years”, Mr Acheampong stated.
The Eastern Regional Minister and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso constituency stressed that the then-candidate Akufo-Addo promised in 2016 to prioritise infrastructure development.
He highlighted the government’s efforts to transform the region since 2017, citing infrastructure development, healthcare, education and economic empowerment as key areas of focus, a position which was amply demonstrated through exhibition of projects undertaken by this government.
The Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong, in his welcome address emphasised the significance of the event, stating that it was an opportunity for the government to showcase its achievements and engage with citizens.
The event featured exhibitions showcasing government projects and achievements, providing citizens with a first-hand look at the tangible results of the government’s developmental efforts.
Infrastructure development includes the construction of new roads and highways, such as the Koforidua-Bunso highway and the Nkawkaw-Abirem road, upgrade of existing roads such as the Koforidua-Tema highway and completion of the Eastern Corridor Road project.
The minister mentioned the establishment of new hospitals and health facilities, including the Koforidua Regional Hospital and the Nkawkaw District Hospital, upgrade of existing health facilities, such as the Koforidua Polyclinic and introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) mobile renewal program under healthcare category.
Education
Mr. Acheampong stated the construction of new schools and classrooms, including the Koforidua Senior High School and the Nkawkaw Methodist Primary School, upgrade of existing schools, such as the Koforidua Technical Institute and introduction of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
Economic Empowerment:
The Minister continued that his government had established the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) program, with several factories operational in the region, introduction of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) program, which has benefited thousands of farmers in the region and establishment of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) program, which also provided employment for thousands of youth in the region.
Other projects are the expansion of electricity coverage to rural areas, including the Koforidua-Kwabeng electricity extension project and the introduction of the Digital Address System (DAS) to improve navigation and address identification.
Touching on the importance of the event, the Regional Minister noted that it provides an opportunity for citizens to engage with government officials and provide feedback on the NPP’s achievements.
This, he underscored, would foster engagement between the government and citizens, promoting transparency, accountability and collective progress in the region.
On her part, the Minister for Information, Madam Fatimatu Abubakar, indicated that the town hall meeting, organised by the Ministry of Information, would provide a platform for citizens to engage directly with government officials and receive updates on government projects and policies.
“These meetings are crucial for accountability and transparency. We believe that by promoting open dialogue and sharing information, we can build a stronger relationship between the government and the people”, the minister explained.
