Mahama reaffirms commitment to closing northern infrastructure deficit

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his dedication to closing the infrastructure gap in the northern regions of Ghana, emphasizing that peace and dependable public resources are the essential catalysts for attracting private investment and generating stable employment opportunities for the youth in those areas. While receiving a delegation of esteemed chiefs from the Dagbon Traditional Area, led by the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, Mahama underscored his administration's commitment to fostering a safe, peaceful, and conducive setting, promoting open dialogue, and ensuring that every single community feels protected and valued.

The delegation's visit aimed to express their gratitude to the President and the state for their assistance during the late Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II's illness, funeral rites, and burial, as well as the Regent's peaceful enthronement.

Mahama affirmed that the government has no intention of interfering in chieftaincy matters and will preserve the customs, sacred traditions, and institutions of Dagbon with the utmost respect. He paid homage to the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, who was described as a beloved father figure, a trusted friend, and a peacemaker who restored unity across the ancient kingdom.

Mahama encouraged the Regent to follow in his father's footsteps, urging him to apply wisdom, engage in broad consultation, and practice inclusivity. He pledged the government's support in navigating this path.

During the occasion, Mahama unveiled significant socio-economic projects aimed at modernizing the region's basic utilities. This includes a European Union-funded water expansion project to construct piped water networks in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo, along with an urgent reinforcement of the Dalong waterworks with newly installed heavy-duty pumps.

These projects are set to provide immediate and substantial relief to Tamale's municipal water supply. The investments are intended to address longstanding utility issues, curtail the cost of living and doing business, and establish a solid foundation for agro-industrial development in the area.

On behalf of the delegation, the Regent, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, pledged to carry forward his late father's legacy of tolerance and progress, committing his Kingdom to proactively partnering with the central government to foster youth entrepreneurship, preserve communal peace, and propel Dagbon towards a new era of shared economic prosperity.