Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and Member of Parliament for Ketu South, has said her constituency is too large, and it should be divided.
According to Dzifa Gomashie, she is happy to be known as the MP who brings in more votes for the National Democratic Congress, but it must reflect the lives of the people in the constituency.
She asserted that dealing with the issues of Ketu South is very daunting and knows her predecessor will agree with her for the constituency to be divided.
Speaking to Bola Ray of Starr Chat, Abla Dzifa Gomashie stated, “Division of the Constituency, I think it should be divided. I am happy to be known as the person who brings in the biggest vote and all of that, but it must reflect in the lives of the people.
I will champion the division of the constituency because it is too large, and dealing with the issues that come with it is really daunting. I know from the bottom of my heart that all the MPs before me will attest to this fact”.
“It is a nice feeling to say I come with the votes, but for the sake of the people, I would rather the people benefit than to have personal glory for bringing the big votes, so what?”, she added.
When asked about her three main issues she wants to tackle and be known for, Dzifa Gomashie added, “I have said this in the constituency so many times, the human resources that I have there, their development are my most pressing need.
The Children of Ketu South, the youths of Ketu South, the women, and everybody within the space have the opportunity to improve upon who they are and where they are.
All the lists you gave me gave me a bittersweet feeling, because I have the opportunity to explore, I wish the same for Ketu South and the people in it”.
Abla Dzifa Gomashie further added that Ketu South need a Tertiary Institution.
The Tourism minister added, “The second one will be education, it is a big constituency, but as I speak to you now, I don’t have even one Tertiary Institution in the community, and I am not happy about that.
It is the reason I fought as hard as I could so my party would win, so that I could champion that cause. So, I am not going to relent on it, I am going to push as hard as I can, but we do need a Tertiary Institution in Ketu South”.
Meanwhile, President Mahama has assured Ketu South residents of a lasting solution to tidal waves.
The coastal communities of Agavedzi, Sallakope, and Amutinu in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have been constantly hit by tidal waves in the past.
President Mahama in Agavedzi on Independence Day, after touring the flood-stricken areas stated, “We already have a comprehensive report on the situation. The feasibility studies and design for the Blekusu Phase 2 (sea defence) project are ready; we just have to allocate the funding for the project”.
“The government has not forgotten you; we will do everything possible to ameliorate the plight you are going through”, Mahama affirmed.
Additionally, the Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, has pledged to deliver key infrastructure projects in Ketu South.
Togbui Fiti, speaking to the regional minister, stated, “We are ever ready with a very beautiful land befitting such a market”.
“The Komla Dumor Road is a big name indeed, with a poor road which is not befitting of the name. We are calling on the Regional Minister to take the proper step to call that contractor to order.”
“For over 20 years now, we don’t have water enough… No water is going through the pipelines in Aflao. Resetting should not be just a slogan. It should reflect in every corner, every activity, every action that we are taking as Ghanaians,” he added.
Mr James Gunu expressed self-assurance that the government would deliver on the market promise, noting that the site inspection was a key milestone.
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