Keep peace for development - Asiedu Nketiah urges Nkwanta South Chiefs
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on chiefs and residents of Nkwanta South to uphold peace as the bedrock for development.
He noted that recent conflicts had hampered progress and stressed that unity and harmony were essential to drive the area forward.
He was speaking in Dambai as part of his “Thank You” tour of the Oti Region.
Projects
Mr Asiedu Nketiah announced that the government had earmarked funds for the rehabilitation of the Eastern Corridor Road, which would link Nkwanta South to southern Ghana and neighbouring countries to open up economic opportunities.
He also highlighted the upcoming Nkwanta Damanko and Nkwanta Dambai road projects, which he said would give a major boost to local commerce.
“Without peace,” he warned, “these initiatives risk being derailed, undermining President John Mahama’s national development agenda.”
Mr Asiedu Nketiah urged NDC supporters and all Ghanaians to back the policies of the NDC to sustain the party in power and to provide a peaceful environment for President John Mahama’s reset agenda.
Corruption
Mr Asiedu Nketiah noted that corruption would not be tolerated regardless of political affiliation or status.
He emphasised that the fight against corruption was a national priority and must transcend party lines.
“Corruption is corruption, no colour, no exceptions, and anyone found guilty of corrupt practices, whether from the past or present administration, will be prosecuted,” he stated.
He, therefore, called on Ghanaians to join the fight against corruption and urged citizens to report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
Mr Asiedu Nketiah also appealed for a united front to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, praised the chiefs for maintaining calm and announced a six-week amnesty for the surrender of weapons at the Oti Regional Police Headquarters, after which possession of unregistered firearms would attract legal action. — GNA
