The main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is peddling “wicked lies” with its claims that the government has ignored the people of the Volta Region – its stronghold, President John Mahama has said.
On the first day of his five-day tour of the region, Mr Mahama told residents that nothing could be far from the truth, pointing to the government’s investment in water and infrastructure in that part of the country.
Mr Mahama, who is seeking a second and last four-year term, told the gathering that his government had been able to improve water supply to 70 per cent, up from nearly 40 per cent as of 2012.
He said: “If there is one area that this government has been very successful and has invested heavily in the Volta Region, then it is in the area of water supply. In 2012, when I became president, the region had only 39.74 per cent coverage of water; today as I speak, more than 70 per cent of the people of the Volta Region have access to clean drinking water.
“And that is based on projects that we have completed. If you add the projects that are ongoing, by the time we complete all those projects, the Volta Region will have higher than the national average, which is 76 percent. So if some people say no work has been done in the Volta Region and continue to propel that propaganda, it is not based on the fact. It is done for political reasons, which is a very wicked lie.”
Mr Mahama also told supporters that in his first four-year term, “a lot of money has been spent on social and economic infrastructure which has two main advantages: it stimulates the economy and creates jobs”, stating further: “So, when you are investing in education, electricity, water and people do not appreciate that that infrastructure is stimulating the economy and creating jobs, then, you wonder where they learn their economics from.”
Source: Classfmonline
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The Desperation is to much, JM what has the Npp done this time round, by the way can't the people of Volta think on their own or see for the themselves to complain about why they have been voting for the NDC but still they are the poorest region in Gh. Can't the Volta Chiefs complain for their people ? This is just below the belt and it show the how JM is losing it at the poll 7th Dec.
Perhaps the President thinks that we, Voltarians, can't think far. We are not aware of our state of being unless the NPP tells us? What an insult? Of course, you'll take us for granted because rain or shine we are NDC's Voter Region.
This Bole guy is desperate,John Mahama should equally say Togbe Afede,s wicked lies about Volta region won,t work if he say he is a man after all the people of Volta region know much about themselves than the NPP, you think you can go about fooling people.
What lies? Who has told lies? About Volta region?!? You're the one lying through your teeth about akufo Addo. You and all your appointees, just because you want to sustain your chip chip. Honestly God, come down and let your presence be felt otherwise lying deceit and then calling the name of God and appearing humble will be the order of the day! And that will be the end of Mother Ghana!
Ghana is a sinking ship under Mahama, so much corruption.
WHO IS MORE WICKED THAN YOU WHO KILLED ATTA MILLS?
Who lives in the Volta Region, NPP or the people of the Volta Region? It is what the people see that will stand the test. I thought the chiefs have been complaining. Why blame the NPP. Opposition parties are always blamed for anything.
Corrupt John Mahama must ***barred word***... Who tell lies more than you? The people from the Volta themselves know you have ignored them. There is no need for the NPP to tell them this. The economy is collapsing under your incompetent watch and you dont know what to do. You are totally confused...... You killed Prof Mills thinking it will be easy for you...
NO NEED TO WORRY SIR, NOTHING IS WORKING FOR THEM. WHILE YOUR CAMPAIGN TEAM HAS ADOPTED THE THREE PRONGED STRATEGY, THEIR FLAG BEARER IS SLEEPING. AND WHILE MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY ARE ON THE GROUNDS THEY ARE ON RADIO AND TV STATIONS GRANTING INTERVIEWS AND ISSUING THREATS. BUT I PRAY THAT AFTER THEY LOSE JUST ONE PERSON, IF EVEN THEIR AILING FLAG BEARER WILL OPEN HIS STI.IN.KING MOUTH TO PREACH VIOLENCE.
Ghana is sick under Mahama adminstration,so keep on dreaming-Mahama