Newly confirmed Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) in the Upper East Region have voiced serious concerns about the lack of critical social amenities in their districts, describing the situation as a major barrier to development and community well-being.
In separate interviews, several MMDCES—including Hon. Roland Ayoo Atanga (MCE for Bolgatanga Municipal), Hon. Joseph Abaah Akasake (DCE for Bongo), and Hon. Stephen Aeke Akurugu (DCE for Kassena Nankana West)—revealed that their jurisdictions face similar challenges. These include inadequate access to clean drinking water, poor healthcare delivery, insufficient educational infrastructure, and underdeveloped road networks.
The executives stressed that these pressing deficiencies are hampering efforts to improve the quality of life for residents. They appealed for immediate intervention from the central government, development partners, and civil society organizations to help address these gaps and facilitate inclusive growth.
Highlighting their confidence in the current administration, the MMDCES said the government of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is determined to address the needs of ordinary Ghanaians through flagship policies and targeted social interventions.
They reiterated their commitment to lobbying for more resources and rolling out impactful programs aimed at strengthening essential services, boosting local economies, and raising the overall standard of living in their districts.
The MMDCES also emphasized the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration, urging all stakeholders to work together in developing sustainable and long-term solutions to the challenges facing their communities.
