President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that his victory in the 2016 general election was as a result of promises made during his 2016 campaign, however more is required of him this year.
He revealed that, this year’s election will be different as the basis for his win in the 2016 election was due to people being affected by the poor governance of the previous administration.
The president made this revelation as of his address to the Regional House of Chiefs and Queen Mothers during his tour in the Upper West Region.
“In 2016 I came with a bucket full of promises with things that I intended to do. And I believe that it was the people accepting those promises and also being affected by the poor governance of the then Mahama administration that got the people to vote for me.”
However, he noted that this year’s election would be different as he cannot win the hearts of Ghanaians with mere promises.
“This year, the situation is different. I have had almost 4 years and therefore I cannot just go on promises.”
President Akufo-Addo confidently revealed that his government’s proven track record and his successful tenure as president would guarantee his victory as he belted out some major project he has undertaken.
“There are 2,163 projects being executed in the [Upper West] Region with 1,299 projects completed. And the remaining 864 are on-going.
“Out of the 1,299 completed projects, 112 are in the educational sector, 48 in the health sector, 31 in the road sector and 256 in the water and sanitation sector”.
Meanwhile, the President of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs, Naba Olando Ayamga Awuni III, Traditional Area, says the decision taken by President Akufo-Addo, to seek a second term in office is appropriate and will be granted by the electorate.
The President of the House made this statement when President Akufo-Addo was invited to address a session of the House.
Excited by the development projects undertaken by the President over the course of the last three and a half years, Naba Awuni III acknowledged projects undertaken by the president.
“Notable amongst the prominent projects are the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom road under construction, the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam, and the provision of ambulance service to all constituencies across the region.
“Like educational infrastructure, agricultural improvement, and other social intervention policies”, the Chief recalled that, in 2017 President Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs where some specific demands on projects were made.
“We are, therefore, grateful to know that those demands have been met. Your Excellency, the Ghanaian constitution debars us from taking part in active party politics. As Chiefs, our role is peaking our mind on national issues. There is a thin line between partisan politics and speaking one’s mind or opinion on national issues. However, our tradition allows us to commend whoever does something good for you.”
With the December elections imminent, the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs appealed to Government to ensure that peace prevails before, during and after the elections.
“After all, we have one Ghana with a common destiny. We, of the Upper East Region House of Chiefs, are following the disturbing news in the Volta Region about Homeland Study Group who are advancing for secession, and wish to join our colleagues in the Volta Region to condemn the act as criminal and has the tendency to mar the peace and tranquility the people of Ghana enjoy”.
