President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo has assured the people of the Damongo constituency that the Damongo alternative water supply system project is about 80% complete and very soon, water will start to flow in the homes of residents.
The President who on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the palace of the overlord of the Gonja traditional area in Damongo held a grand durbar to say goodbye to the people of the Savannah Region mentioned that machines for the project were procured by the government of Ghana with pipes being laid through from the project site to the Damongo township will see water flowing soon.
He mentioned several projects ongoing in the region including roads and the construction of 3 new bridges in Buipe, Yapei and Daboya to facilitate the easy passage of passengers to other parts of the region.
President Akufo-Addo expressed his thanks to the people of Gonjaland and the people of Ghana by extension for the honor done him and the unflinching support he enjoyed during his presidency in the last 8 years.
President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the role of the late Yagbonwura Sulemana Tutumba Boresah,the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Nayiri, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the Overlord of the Manprugu Kingdom, in the journey towards the installation of lasting peace in Dagbon.
President Akufo-Addo also touted the credentials of his government in areas such as health, education, and infrastructure, explaining that he honored his promise of becoming an agent of development for the Dagbon people.
“I want to thank the people of Ghana for the honor of making me their president not once but twice. I came to thank you all for your support and encouragement and also to say goodbye. There are two significant matters that I want to single out for mention: the cooperation and collaboration I received from your predecessor.
“First of all, for the great help he gave in being one of the three chiefs who helped me bring peace to Dagbon. He was one of the three eminent chiefs, alongside Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Na-yiri, who helped bring peace to Yagbon. I will never forget this collaboration and will continue to be eternally grateful.
“The second is the cooperation I received from him for the creation of the Savannah Region. When I came into office, I received a petition from Gonjaland that they wanted their own region and they had been demanding it for many years. I told him that with the way the constitution is written, it is the people of the area who must determine whether they want a region. I told him I was ready, and if he was ready, then we could work together. By the grace of God, we worked together and brought the Savannah Region to reality. I will always remember him and be grateful to the Jakpa stool for these two great achievements of my administration,” he said
Yagbonwura Bikunuto Jewu Soale expressed the heartfelt gratitude of the people of Dagbon to President Akufo-Addo for what he deems to be the enormous impact the area witnessed under the reign of President Akufo-Addo.
Yagbonwura Bikunuto Jewu stated that by ensuring the creation of the Savannah Region and resolving the chieftaincy dispute that plagued the area for decades, President Akufo-Addo has etched his name in Gonja history as the president who granted Gonjaland their utmost desire.
He observed that the massive developments enjoyed by the area are palpable in all facets of their lives, including education, health, agriculture, roads, among others.
“We are profoundly grateful to you for your role and dedication in the creation of the Savannah Region. This vital decision has brought immense progress in key areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture, roads, and many more. The people of Gonjaland have indeed experienced significant elevation as a result of this, and we remain eternally grateful to you,” he said.
Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, eulogized President Akufo-Addo, describing his works in the region as ‘unmatched.’
According to him, President Akufo-Addo assumed legendary status in the eyes of the Gonja people by granting their request for a region, which they had been making even before Ghana attained independence.
“The people of the Savannah Region and Gonjaland have been clamoring and fighting for a region since the 19th century. The people of Gonjaland have petitioned all presidents under the Fourth Republic, and it is President Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo who has created the Savannah Region. This is part of the Akufo-Addo legacy, today and forever. Anybody who comes to this region, we welcome you to the Akufo-Addo region.
“Mr. President, that achievement is unmatched. You have liberated the people of Gonjaland and granted us independence. The Savannah Region and Gonjaland say thank you. In addition to creating this region, you have brought unparalleled development in all facets of human life. Your legacy in education, healthcare, agriculture, road infrastructure, and more is unmatched,” he said.
President Nana Addo will handover in January 2025 to the next president of Ghana and has also used the opportunity to appeal for Dr Bawumia to be voted for in the December polls.
This man is not just arrogant but a liar as well
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