The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Takoradi Constituency, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has opined that the economic fortunes of Ghana was improving after it suffered setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia – Ukrain war.
He said following the innovative, hard work and good policies put in place by President Akufo-Addo and his able team, the promises the New Patriotic Party (NPP) made to Ghanaians during the electioneering campaign were carefully being pursued.
He said this was evidenced in the numerous projects like hospitals, roads, and factories among others that have been springing up throughout the country.
Mr Darko-Mensah made the remark during a community engagement at the Zenith Electoral Area to address some concerns of the residents and the economy.
He disclosed that the Western Region was benefiting from numerous roads which were ongoing across the length and breadth of the region and cited the Tarkwa – Agona Ahanta road, and the Takoradi – Sekondi road among others.
He also announced that the NPP administration has constructed four (4) ports to boost economic gains of the country and provide more jobs for the citizens.
Mr Emmanuel Avevor, an NPP communicator touched on the commitment of President Akufo-Addo in committing more resources to the Western Region.
Akin to this, he said, was the eleven (11) hospitals earmarked for the region which are at various stages of completion.
He said the reckless spending of the erstwhile President John Mahama’s administration is what has brought hardship to the economy of Ghana which the Nana Addo – led government has tirelessly worked to improve with his competent team.
The Assembly Member for the Area, Christian Atsu lauded the MP for his continuous support of the plight of the residents.
The attendees took turns to ask questions bothering them and the Area which were addressed by Mr Darko-Mensah and the team.
Three (3) women who have gone through an apprenticeship in hairdressing were supported with hairdryers as part of the MP’s business support initiative for the constituents.
The event was the third in the series which begun with the New Takoradi Electoral Area and the Essikafo-Ambantem No. 2 Electoral Area.
