[ 2014-10-31 ]

Volta Youth Mad At Mahama
The youth of the Volta Region resident in Accra
have expressed disappointment in President John
Dramani Mahama for failing to address economic
challenges confronting their region.

According to them, since his assumption of office,
Mr Mahama has not carried out a single development
project within the region widely perceived to be
the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC’s)
stronghold.

Wilson Marfo Kpakpladja, Research Fellow of Volta
Caucus-Greater Accra, an umbrella body
representing the youth of the Volta Region in the
Greater Accra Region, speaking at a press
conference under the theme, “Volta Region
Abandoned by John Mahama’s Government”, on
Wednesday in Accra, said the only thing that
Voltarians have received from President Mahama has
been empty promises and assurances. The press
conference was organised to register the
displeasure of Voltarians at the Mahama-led NDC
government for its failure to deliver on its
numerous promises.

“Enough of the deception and the propaganda;
it’s high time the government “walked the
talk,” said Mr Kpakpladja.

“The region’s loyalty, commitment and support
for NDC, most particularly the John Mahama
administration, has not benefited it when it comes
to sharing of the national cake,” the aggrieved
youth said, adding, “We are disappointed in
Mahama and his NDC administration.”



Bad Roads

He disclosed that major road networks within the
region were in bad condition, a situation he
claimed was “placing the lives of the people in
the region in danger.”

“The eastern corridor road for instance is a
death trap. Many people have lost their lives
through accidents on that road,” he noted,
adding that “the pretentious work on that part
of the road has worsened the situation.”

According to him, residents of communities in the
region, especially those of “Akatsi South,
Battor, Manfi Adidome, Tefle Avega to Avedakpla
Afiadenyigba” are victims of what he described
as the “bad roads in the region.”



Adomi Bridge

Wilson Marfo Kpakpladja could not fathom why the
reconstruction of the Adomi Bridge, “which was
supposed to last for about six months, has been
extended to 24 months.”



Exploitation

He bemoaned the exploitation of Voltarians as a
result of the delay in completing the
reconstruction of the bridge.

According to him, “Vehicles which used to pay
between GH¢1 and GH¢5 as toll on Adomi Bridge
are now paying between GH¢10 and GH¢15 for
crossing by ferry. Meanwhile the drivers have
passed on the charges to the passengers in the
form of high charges, therefore making life
unbearable and costly for the people.”

He also lamented the falling standards of
education in the region, couple with high youth
unemployment.

“Nothing seems to be working in the region. The
just released BECE results are a clear indication
of the falling standards of education in the
region,” he said.

Source - Daily Guide

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