President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his administration’s commitment to balanced development across Ghana, with a special emphasis on ensuring that no region is overlooked because of how it votes.
The President made the declaration on Thursday, July 16, during a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market at Juapong in the Volta Region.
President Mahama responded to perceptions that some parts of Ghana receive less attention in national development because of their voting patterns. He stressed that his government’s approach is guided by the principle that every citizen deserves equal opportunity, regardless of location or political affiliation.
“Let me assure you that this government that I lead does not regard the Volta Region merely as a region of loyal political support. We reject the notion that any part of Ghana should be taken for granted or left behind because of its electoral choices.
“Our mandate given to us by the people of Ghana is to govern the country for every Ghanaian and our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness and equity.”
The project is part of the government’s broader plan to boost trade, create jobs, and extend economic activity beyond the usual 9-to-5 hours in key commercial hubs.
A large gathering of chiefs, market women, youth groups, and residents turned out for the event, which many in the area described as a long-awaited step toward modernising trading infrastructure in the South Tongu District.
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