{"id":145869,"date":"2024-01-31T14:18:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/akufo-addo-has-failed-to-develop-ndc-strongholds\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:18:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:18:47","slug":"akufo-addo-has-failed-to-develop-ndc-strongholds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/akufo-addo-has-failed-to-develop-ndc-strongholds\/","title":{"rendered":"Akufo-Addo has failed to develop NDC strongholds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused President Akufo-Addo of deliberately ignoring development projects in districts where the NDC enjoys majority voter support.<\/p>\n<p>Pointing to President Akufo-Addo\u2019s statements during the Mepe visit after the Akosombo Dam spillage and recent comments during a courtesy call from Ekumfi chiefs, the former President asserted that these instances reflect the divisive nature of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/p>\n<p>During his ongoing two-day tour of the Eastern Region, the NDC flagbearer emphasized that an NDC government, under his leadership, would uphold an inclusive approach, ensuring an equitable distribution of development across the entire country.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his previous term, Mahama noted that the road construction from Odumase to Kpong, initiated during his tenure, now faces challenges.<\/p>\n<p>He attributed this to what he perceives as the Akufo-Addo administration\u2019s focus on supporting only the delegates of their party in matters of national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not surprised. When it comes to elections, we know where Krobo is. That\u2019s why for the past eight years, the roads have not been developed. But as for the NDC, we don\u2019t discriminate, whether you vote for us or not, we\u2019ll ensure that every constituency enjoys the national development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter!\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1f310.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1f4f0.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcf0\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\"\/>\u00a0#StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused President Akufo-Addo of deliberately ignoring development projects in districts where the NDC enjoys majority voter support. 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