“We are sorry we did not produce a parliamentary seat for the nuclear power plant” – Krachi Supreme Leader apologizes to Akufo-Addo

The Supreme Leader of the Traditional Krachi Zone, Nana Mprah Besemuna, apologized to President Akufo-Addo for the inability of the Oti region to produce a parliamentary seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in thanks for the creation of the region.

“It is sad that the Oti region has not been able to produce even one parliamentary seat, but we apologize for that,” he said, addressing President Akufo-Addo at the time. a meeting with some traditional authorities from the municipality of Krachi East, Krachi West and the districts of Biakoye in Dambai. .

“That’s the beauty of democracy. As a wise politician, I think you will appreciate the dynamics of the issues, ”he added.

Nana Besemuna, who pledged the NPP a seat in the 2020 general election, said: “… we can apologize and urge you to leave this behind and focus on the vision for your development agenda for the region. Oti ”.

Nana Mprah Besemuna commended the government for its efforts to channel development in the region, listing the construction of the Regional Coordination Council, the Directorate of Health, road projects, among others.

“There was an equitable distribution of resources and regional offices. [The] The feeder roads office is located in Kete Krachi. Department of Health in Worawora. Agricultural department in Nkwanta. Education service in Jasikan. NHIS in Kadjebi and Regional Coordination Council and High Court in Dambai. These would not have happened without the creation of the region, ”he said.

The Krachiwura, however, called for an improvement in the region’s utility supply to end the region’s drought in electricity and water supplies, and urged the government to facilitate the construction of a bridge over the Oti River in Dambai.

In response, President Akufo-Addo lamented the NPP’s failure to win a parliamentary seat in the Oti region, but indicated that the outcome of the 2020 general election in the region would not jeopardize its development agenda for the region. ‘Guan enclave.

“We could not win a parliamentary seat in the 2020 elections but we did our best in the presidential election [elections] even if that wasn’t enough. I urge you all to remember the good things the government has done for you and to be grateful. “

“I made the promise and I will make sure it is made. I will make this (the bridge) my legacy for this region. We will do it; the bridge. As well as the Technical University. We will make sure they are completed. he added.