The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to making the completion of the Pwalugu Dam a top priority if elected as President.
The Vice President stated that he plans to leverage private sector investment to attract grant funding for the project.
In 2019, President Akufo-Addo performed the sod-cutting ceremony for the Pwalugu Dam. The dam, when completed, is expected to feature a hydro-solar hybrid system with 60 MW of hydropower and 50 MW of solar power. The project was initially expected to be completed in the second half of 2024.
However, work has stalled for several months, despite the project’s contractors, Messrs Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), having received approximately $12 million. Additionally, it has been reported that parts of the site have been converted into farms by local residents.
Dr. Bawumia also addressed the issue of food security, promising to stabilize local food prices and enhance agricultural production.
“I will invest in the preservation of staple foods, meat, poultry, and fish products, and establish agricultural enclaves with irrigation, processing, and storage facilities in each region, focusing on crops or grains where the regions have a comparative advantage,” he reassured.
