President Mahama Assures Guan Chiefs of Continued Investment in Infrastructure and Development
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Guan traditional leaders of continued government investment in infrastructure and other priority areas to promote economic growth, attract businesses and improve living conditions in their communities.
The President gave the assurance on Wednesday, when a delegation of Guan chiefs paid a courtesy call on him at the Presidency to discuss the development needs of their people, particularly communities in the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) traditional areas in the Oti Region.
The discussions also covered support for the preservation of Guan languages and culture, as well as other pressing national issues.
Led by the Paramount Chief of the Avatime Traditional Area, Osie Adza Tekpor VII, the delegation included representatives from traditional areas such as Boso Gwa. They commended President Mahama for his leadership, which they said had contributed to the transformation of the country’s economy, increased investor confidence and the implementation of development projects.
President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to addressing the development needs of the Guan communities through sustained investment in infrastructure and other priority sectors.
He said such investments would help attract businesses, create economic opportunities and improve the livelihoods of residents.
On cultural preservation, the President reaffirmed his commitment to supporting efforts to protect Guan languages and traditions. He described the Guan people as the aborigines of Ghana, noting their historical presence in the country and the gradual decline of their languages due to the dominance of other ethnic groups.
He urged the traditional leaders to take an active interest in identifying development priorities in their communities and work closely with their respective District Assemblies to promote projects that could attract investment and create jobs.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Dr Julius Debrah; the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Mahama Ayariga; and the President’s Special Aide and Presidential Advisor, Mrs Joyce Bawa Mogtari.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
