Chairman of the NDC in the Ashanti Region, Augustus Nana Akwasi Andrews, has revealed that party members continue to mount pressure on his office demanding appointments into government.
According to him, the pressure is justified since the party supporters did enough to secure an unprecedented thirty-three percent of votes for the party in the general election.
“This is the first time the Ashanti Region has been able to get about 34 percent in an election and seven MPs, so it is expected that people make demands,” he said.
Already, members of the Region have attained seventy-five national appointments into government, but the pressure for more continues to heighten.
To the Chairman, the party is committed to fulfilling promises made to members during the campaign period.
“They should remain calm and support the President. Not everyone can get an appointment, but we are telling those who have it to bring it down and enjoy it with everybody,” he added.
Delivering promises to Ashanti Region
The President, in the 2024 campaign, promised to complete stalled projects. The Krofrom Market is among the projects that the people of Kumasi have long awaited for its delivery.
Kumasi Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, after taking up the role, has taken initial steps to complete the project, with the President, John Dramani Mahama, and his Vice, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, both pledging support for it.
According to the Regional Chairman, a quota of the common fund has been allocated to the project.
“The common fund allocation is not enough, but the Regional Minister and KMA Mayor are working to secure funding to complete it,” he added.
Already, plans are advanced to award the project to a new contractor. Aside from the Krofrom Market, a 24-hour economy market has been earmarked for all 43 district assemblies.
This is expected to open up the districts for business. The Chairman further indicated that six projects have already been awarded on contract in each district.
Source: Nana Yaw Gyimah
