NDC committed to completing projects — Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to complete all projects initiated by the previous administration.
He said it was the responsibility of every government to ensure that projects started with taxpayers’ money were completed and fully utilised for the benefit of the people.
Addressing the chiefs and residents of Adankwame, near Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District, he pointed out that unlike governments, which change periodically, citizens remain loyal in fulfilling their tax obligations, hence the need to ensure projects funded by taxpayers serve their intended purpose.
He made the remarks as part of his ‘thank you’ tour of the Ashanti Region.
Mr Asiedu Nketiah expressed regret over the wastage of many development projects initiated with taxpayers’ funds when governments change, stating that such a situation should no longer be allowed.
He urged party supporters to remain calm and patient as the government addressed their concerns.
Mr Asiedu Nketiah noted that Ghanaians entrusted the NDC with power due to perceived bad governance, favouritism and nepotism by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, especially regarding employment and distribution of national resources.
He assured that the NDC government would ensure equal opportunities for every Ghanaian, irrespective of background. Measures planned include eliminating discrimination, political favour, party protocol and other biases in sharing national resources.
He stressed the government’s determination to allow Ghanaians to access available resources fairly, without discrimination.
He thanked residents for voting 35 per cent for the NDC in the region—exceeding the usual 25–27 per cent the party historically secured in presidential elections.
Mr Asiedu Nketiah called on all District, Municipal, and Metropolitan Assemblies to execute legacy projects using their common funds, noting that 80 per cent of these funds had already been allocated to them.
On his part, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, cited ongoing construction of roads, school blocks, health centres, mechanised boreholes and sanitation exercises at Asamang, Barekese, Asuofua, Amakye Bare, Adankwame and other communities.
He appealed for unity and cooperation among all stakeholders to achieve developmental goals in the area.
The Constituency Vice Chairperson, Patrick Kojo Wassaw, urged the government to diligently implement its campaign promises to maintain public confidence in the party. - GNA
