If elected in the upcoming December 7th elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has committed to transforming the Guan District into a national hub for rice, ginger, and cassava production, aiming to make it one of Ghana’s leading agricultural regions.
John Dramani Mahama, the NDC’s flagbearer, has laid out an ambitious vision for the district.
He promised to establish factories that would provide farmers with easier ways to process and sell their produce, fostering economic growth and enhancing the district’s role in the nation’s food supply chain.
Addressing a large crowd in Akpafu-Odomi as part of his campaign tour in the Oti Region, John Mahama expressed confidence in an NDC victory and reiterated his commitment to driving development in the area.
However, his speech took on a somber note as he turned to a matter of constitutional concern, addressing the case of the parliamentary representation for the people of the Santrokofi-Akpafu-Lolobi-Likpe (SALL) communities.
John Mahama criticized the Supreme Court, suggesting that it had been unjust in handling the issue of SALL’s representation.
He voiced disappointment that, despite being aware of the implications, the court had allowed the people of SALL to be deprived of a representative in the 2020 elections.
He pointed out that their constitutional right to representation in Ghana’s Parliament had been neglected.
Fast forward to 2024, four seats in Parliament have been declared vacant by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin.
The sitting MPs for these seats have announced their intentions to contest as independent candidates, a move that raises constitutional questions.
The Supreme Court, however, issued a stay of execution on this case—a decision that, to Mr. Mahama, suggests inconsistency in its rulings, especially when compared to its handling of the Assin North case involving James Gyakye Quayson.
He called upon the Supreme Court to act fairly and uphold the core principles of democracy.
He emphasized that a fair and just legal system is foundational for a thriving democracy, and he urged the court to consider the precedents set by past cases in its future decisions.
He concluded his speech with a promise: if elected, he would ensure that the people of Guan, who were denied their constitutional right to representation, would see meaningful development in their region.
He committed to uplifting the area, prioritizing projects that would benefit the community and honor the resilience they have shown in the face of adversity.
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Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 🇬🇭
