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General News on Thursday, April 11, 2019
Source: Myjoyonline.com
2019-04-11
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with Chiefs
During a two-day working visit to the northwestern region, President Akufo-Addo met with the traditional Omanhene area of Sefwi Wiawso, who praised the president for his courage and "promise" for the creation by the government of a new region There.
"There were many who did not believe in you, but you proved to us that you are" seade "or? (Keeper of the promise), "said Katakyie Kwasi Bumangama II on Wednesday.
"You are a courageous leader. There are not enough words to describe what you did for us, "added the chef.
It took calls from 44 successive leaders and their inhabitants in the enclave to be able to call their own area, said Chief Sefwi Wiawso. At a campaign stop made by Nana Akufo-Addo in the region in 2016 before coming to power, they proposed the idea to the standard bearer of the NPP of the time.
"You have indicated that if we vote for you, you will ensure that our demand for the North West region is met," said Katakyie Kwasi Bumangama II.
When Akufo-Addo came to power, he responded to their request.
The chief also thanked Akufo-Addo for a $ 20 million presentation to lead the creation of the region. "That's why we do not need to exert yourself undue pressure. We must allow you to feed our region with care. Because you gave us the region, you can develop it for us. We know that you will provide everything that is needed.
He continued: "In fact, we had badumed that would delay, but because of your always prepared will, you announced their appointment early enough for us. You named our favorite candidate. On Aboagye-Gyedu, Mr. President, I do not know much, but Anhwiaso Manhene can testify. But Alex Tetteh (Deputy Minister of the North West Region) is a man dear to my heart. "
When Akufo-Addo left the ceremony, he introduced three Nissan Patrol vehicles and five vans for use by the West-North Regional Coordinating Council.
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