President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has provided a rationale for the lack of development focus on Ekumfi in the Central region by his administration. According to him, this decision stems from the fact that the residents voted against the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Francis Kingsley Ato Cudjoe, in the 2020 general elections.
President Akufo-Addo clarified that he had appointed Mr. Ato Cudjoe as the Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture with the intention of fostering development in the area. However, following Mr. Ato Cudjoe’s defeat in the 2020 parliamentary elections, the community of Ekumfi also lost the opportunity for the implementation of developmental projects.
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“I made Ato Cudjoe a Minister and a deputy Minister so he could do something there for you. But unfortunately he lost his seat in the next election and it’s all part of the reasons I also ignored you for a while, I must be honest with the truth” the President said.
The President’s admission came after the Kyedomhemaa of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Nana Enyimfua III, requested he increased development to enhance the living standards of their people.
However, after pleas from the family of late former President, Atta Mills, the President has changed his mind.
“But I’ve heard you and the year has just started so by the time the year ends, I’ll see what I can do,” President Akufo-Addo assured.
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