Former President John Dramani Mahama has hit back at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has neglected the Volta Region in terms of developmental projects.
Speaking at a gathering in Juapong, North Tongu Constituency, the NDC flagbearer described the NPP’s claims as a “deliberate attempt to undermine the NDC’s achievements for political gain.”
“In Rawlings’ time, the NPP used to get single digits in the Volta Region. By 2020, they climbed to 14%, meaning they are making inroads. Now, what do they do? They use propaganda to tell you that NDC has done nothing for you, despite the visible progress made under NDC governments,” he said.
Mr. Mahama emphasized the NDC’s significant contributions to the region’s infrastructure development, citing projects in areas such as roads, electricity, water, education, and healthcare. He noted that these projects often stall when the NPP takes power, hindering progress in the region.
“Look at the road from Juapong to Podoe to Abutia; we had a contractor working on it. That road should have been long finished by now. As soon as we left office, the work came to a standstill,” Mahama added.
His visit to the constituency was part of the former President’s campaign tour of the Volta Region.