The eastern regional chapter of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, has revealed in their maiden ‘Efie Nye series’ that comparing achievements of former president and flag-bearer of NDC, John Dramani Mahama and that of the incumbent president and flag-bearer of the ruling New Patriotic party (NPP), H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, they would choose John Dramani Mahama ahead of the Nana Akufo-Addo.
This was revealed in the party’s press briefing at their regional headquarters in Koforidua where the regional communication officer, Darlas Ampomah Williams enumerated some reasons for choosing Mahama over Akufo-Addo.
“We trust John Mahama to deliver and create opportunities for all because of his massive Infrastructure record. We trust him to implement Free primary Health Care such that no Ghanaian will pay a pesewa when you seek health care in District hospitals, Polyclinics, Health Centres and CHPS Compounds. This is what Mahama means when he says, “Free Primary Health Care for All.” – Darlas said.
He added that they trust John Dramani Mahama to complete the Abetifi Hospital and all abandoned road projects that were initiated under the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama.
However, with confidence, the communication officer once again said they trust in John Mahama to provide potable drinking water for all and extend electricity to unserved towns and villages as well as establishing a University in the Afram Plains just as he started on Kroboland.
That not alone, he revealed that the next NDC government under John Mahama will not create tensions within the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and therefore urged Small scale miners and chiefs in mining communities to trust John Dramani Mahama to: “make abandoned lands available from existing large-scale mining concessions for small and medium scale miners to operate on them legally. Transform medium and small-scale mining to become attractive and well-paid business ventures, creating jobs for the youth. Re-issue confiscated legitimate mining licenses and excavators to miners. Return seized legitimate concessions to their owners. Abrogate the Sakawa Agyapa mineral royalties deal and in addition link royalty payments to targeted community developmental projects to address the increasing demands by host communities. Review the structure of the Mineral Development Fund to ensure that mining communities benefit significantly from corporate social responsibility practices”.
He concluded that the ruling New Patriotic Party has failed in their campaign promises in the region as Darlas Ampomah Williams scored the party and the president’s performance at 14% and therefore does not deserve another term to destroy the nation.
“President Akufo-Addo has failed woefully on his promises to the Eastern Region (14.28% delivered) and that the few regular projects are being done selectively and discriminatory. Again, we trust President John Mahama to deliver on his promises based on his track record in the region”
The program was attended by almost all the current executives of the party including the former secretary and the former women organiser for the party.
