The Municipal Chief Executive for Abuakwa South in the Eastern Region, Adu Sarpong Nana Addo Aikins Junior, has taken a swipe at the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that their decision to elect a flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections will not disrupt the work of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
He stated that all indications point to the likely election of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s flagbearer in January 2026, a move that would allow him to begin his campaign ahead of the December 7, 2028 elections.
However, he emphasized that this development will not interfere with President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to delivering meaningful policies and transformational development.
He was speaking during the inauguration of the Abuakwa South Smart Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Implementation Committee, Addo Aikins stressed that President Mahama remains focused on implementing life-changing programs and initiatives that will benefit all Ghanaians.
He highlighted the president’s commitment to equitable national development, including the completion of stalled projects initiated under the previous NPP administration.
He cautioned against politicizing infrastructure, warning that such attitudes hinder national progress.
Addo Aikins maintained that while the NPP may go ahead with early campaign activities, the NDC will continue working hard to address the country’s challenges, confident that in 2028, Ghanaians will vote for a party that offers hope and improves their standard of living.
Jennifer Acquah, a Senior Development Planning Officer at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, reaffirmed the Ministry’s collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and UN-Habitat, with support from the Norwegian Government.
She said the goal is to help assemblies like Abuakwa South to accelerate progress toward achieving the SDGs.
She urged members of the newly inaugurated committee to approach their responsibilities with dedication and a sense of purpose, stressing that their efforts would be central to the successful implementation of the program in Kyebi.
The Kyebihene, Osaberima Marfo Kwabrane, also encouraged the committee to work diligently toward the area’s development.
He noted that many security personnel serving in Abuakwa South lack permanent housing and that the Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has allocated land for the construction of residential facilities to support their welfare and operational efficiency.
He appealed to the MCE to consider using part of the funding from the Smart Cities project to build accommodation for security personnel to ensure they are well-positioned to safeguard the municipality.
BY// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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