The government has come under heavy fire from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti regional chapter, which charges it with ignoring and undervaluing the Ashanti region in terms of development.
The party specifically blames President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for what they believe to be a purposeful lack of focus and funding on the development of the region.
At a Kumasi press conference, NDC Ashanti Region Secretary Frank Amoakohene expressed concern that the Ashanti region is being deliberately denied developmental projects by the government, in contrast to other regions that are experiencing a steady increase in infrastructure development.
Amoakohene expressed his displeasure with the alleged neglect and urged the people to think about unseating the NPP in the next elections in 2024.
He underlined that all of the region’s unfinished projects must be completed as soon as possible by the government.
“We believe that the Ashanti region has been sidelined, so far as development is concerned. And it’s even reflected in his appointments, ministers, Chief Executives and others.
“We believe that this current NPP set-up has nothing to offer the Ashanti region,” the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the NDC said.
