Former President John Dramani Mahama has made a firm commitment to establish an airport in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
During his Building Ghana Tour in the Bolgatanga East Constituency on February 2nd, Mahama addressed the audience and expressed his determination to follow through on this promise. He recounted the previous efforts made during his presidency, including acquiring a piece of land and inspecting it in preparation for the airport’s construction.
I have heard some moves to activate it using a private company because they also need it their operations and if NDC come to power, is something we will continue and make sure Upper East Region gets a good airport. So that we can fly directly from anywhere.
Unfortunately, due to changes in government, the project did not come to fruition. However, Mahama disclosed that he recently learned of new developments to activate the airport plans in collaboration with a private company.
Recognizing the importance of a functional airport for both the region and the company’s operations, he assured the audience that if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were to win the upcoming elections, they would prioritize the establishment of a high-quality airport in the Upper East Region.
“I have heard some moves to activate it using a private company because they also need it their operations and if NDC come to power, is something we will continue and make sure Upper East Region gets a good airport. So that we can fly directly from anywhere”.
Mahama emphasized the convenience and direct connectivity it would bring for travelers from any location. Notably, the Bolgatanga Regional airport has encountered setbacks and delays for over three decades.
Mr. Mahama promise came after the paramount chief of the Sakoti Traditional Area Naba Sigri Bewong posed a very interesting question to the former president during his building tour engagement with the Regional House of Chiefs.
Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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