The Member of Parliament for Ada, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah, has cautioned that any attempt by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to sideline or push out the children of late former President Jerry John Rawlings from the party would amount to a “suicidal mission.”
She said the NDC has a responsibility to protect and preserve the political legacy of the Rawlings family, stressing that the children and grandchildren of the late former President and former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, must be supported within the party.
“This man is no more, and his wife is also no more, but they left us with beautiful children. It is our duty to take good care of them. Anyone who plans to chase these children out of this party will be embarking on a suicidal mission,” she stated.
Madam Cudjoe-Ghansah made the remarks at the 44th anniversary commemoration of the 31st December 1981 Revolution, which overthrew the Dr Hilla Limann government and ushered in the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) era led by former President Jerry John Rawlings.
The event was held under the theme, “Consolidating the Reset Agenda: Reflections on the Gains of the 31st December Revolution.”
She paid tribute to the Rawlings administration, highlighting its contributions to the development of Ada Township and the country as a whole. According to her, the former President implemented policies that improved living conditions, including measures to combat disease and provide essential social amenities such as district hospitals, road infrastructure, electricity and other basic services.
She also noted the Rawlings administration’s role in addressing long-standing disputes surrounding the Songor Lagoon.
Touching on development in the Ada Constituency, Madam Cudjoe-Ghansah said the NDC’s record remains strong, particularly in education, healthcare, energy and infrastructure.
She cited the construction of several schools and major infrastructure upgrades at Ada Senior High School and Ada Senior High Technical School, as well as expanded healthcare access through the provision of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds across the constituency.
She added that almost all communities in Ada have been connected to the national electricity grid, while significant improvements have been made to major highways and town roads.
Madam Cudjoe-Ghansah also described the Ada Sea Defence Project as one of the most impactful interventions in the area, noting that it has protected coastal communities from severe sea erosion that previously threatened lives and property.
“The NDC’s record in the Ada Constituency speaks for itself. In the education sector, several schools have been constructed, with major infrastructure improvements carried out at both Ada Senior High School and Ada Senior High Technical School. Access to healthcare has also been expanded through the construction of numerous CHPS compounds across the constituency. In terms of electricity, nearly all communities in Ada have been connected to the national grid. Significant progress has also been made on road infrastructure, with major highways and several town roads upgraded. Another key achievement is the Ada Sea Defence Project, which has safeguarded communities from severe coastal erosion that previously threatened lives and property,” she added.