In a passionate plea, Mr. Gabriel Agambila, leader and founder of ALAGUMGUBE, has expressed deep disappointment over the consistent neglect of the Upper East Region in national development. ApexNewsGH reports
“It is so sad that the Upper East Region is consistently left out of national development, while our 15 Members of Parliament remain in Accra, seemingly detached and inactive,” Agambila lamented, voicing the frustration shared by many community members.
The bone of contention is the government’s decision to invest in ultra-modern sports facilities in the six newly created regions, while the Upper East Region still lacks a suitable sports stadium.
According to Mr. Agambila, the absence of adequate facilities has had serious repercussions for local sports teams.
The only football team from the Upper East that qualified for the premiership has been forced to play its home matches away from the region, alienating supporters and depriving the community of local game excitement. Lower division teams face similar challenges, causing stress for team owners hoping to develop successful soccer programs.
ALAGUMGUBE is urging the President and the Minister of Sports to reconsider their decision and include the Upper East Region in plans for building sports facilities. “If this is not addressed, we will have no choice but to block all political activities in the region,” Agambila warned, highlighting the group’s commitment to equitable development.
Agambila pointed out the glaring inequality: some newly established regions had sports facilities built prior to their creation, while the Upper East continues to be overlooked.
As voices in the region grow more resolute, there’s growing hope that the government will act to ensure the Upper East isn’t left behind in sports development, fostering local talent and community pride.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
