Former President and next president hopeful John Dramani Mahama has promised that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will complete the Tamne Dam project.
The project, which was commenced during his previous term, seeks to provide irrigation for farmers in the eastern part of the Upper East Region and promote all-year-round farming.
The dam was constructed in expectations of creating about 5,400 direct and indirect jobs, improving farming activities in the Bawku Municipality and the Garu-Tempane, Binduri, and Pusiga districts.
Mahama’s UER Campaign journey: Day 2 culmination .
The former President’s campaign journey in the Upper East Region continued on Sunday August 4 with a series of engagements.
His day started with a courtesy call on the Kaadi chief in Binduri, where Mr Mahama paid his respects and sought the chief’s blessings. Mr Mahama, in a short address, set the record straight on his position concerning the creation of a new region from the six constituencies in the eastern part of the Upper East Region.
He also clarified that his previous comments were misinterpreted and misrepresented by some individuals. Mr Mahama stated that during his visit to the Bawku Naaba’s Palace, he discussed the requirements for creating a new region, including population , economic viability,land size, and the submission of a petition followed by a commission of inquiry.
Furthermore, he claimed that a false news story mispositioned his words, attempting to create tension between him and the Mamprugu state. “I never spoke about the Mamprugu state,” Mahama emphasised. “I was simply comparing land size, population and economic viability with other recently created regions.”
Mahama then shifted his gaze to President Akufo-Addo, accusing him of overseeing the spread of misinformation from the seat of government. “The President condemns misinformation and uses the Agyapa deal as an example, but his own Flagstaff House is the headquarters of misinformation”
