A prominent advocacy group in the Upper East Region, Alagumgube, has expressed deep concern over the exclusion of the region from a major $500 million feeder roads development project approved for various parts of the country.
According to the group, the government has secured a loan facility of $500 million to undertake feeder road projects across Ghana. However, while 13 regions have reportedly been selected to benefit from the initiative, the Upper East and North East regions have been left out. Greater Accra was also excluded because it is largely covered by urban road infrastructure.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Gabriel Agambila, a leader of Alagumgube, appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Roads and Highways to reconsider the decision and include the Upper East Region in the project.
Mr. Agambila argued that the exclusion of the region is unfair, particularly given the strong political support the region has consistently shown over the years. He stressed that the development needs of the Upper East Region should not be overlooked, especially when significant infrastructure investments are being distributed across the country.
He further called on all 15 Members of Parliament from the region to unite and actively advocate for the interests of their constituents.
“We sent our MPs to Parliament to fight for the development of the Upper East Region. While MPs in other regions are securing projects and development initiatives for their people, our MPs appear to be engaged in internal disagreements. It is time for them to stand together and fight for the development of the region,” he stated.
The group also expressed disappointment that the Upper East Region was not included in the government’s flagship infrastructure agenda, popularly referred to as the “Big Push.”
Alagumgube questioned why a region that has consistently demonstrated strong political support would be overlooked when major development projects are being allocated.
“If we are not considered for the feeder roads project, then when will a region that has consistently delivered overwhelming electoral support be considered for such critical infrastructure investments?” the group asked.
The group is urging government authorities to review the allocation of the feeder roads project and ensure that the Upper East Region benefits from the initiative to improve transportation, boost economic activities, and support rural communities.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com