Atebubu, (B/A), Nov. 27, – Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, a
Former Minister of State, at the weekend, called on the chiefs and people of
Bono-East to shun partisan politics in their quest for the creation of a new
region.
He affirmed that the movement for
the creation of the new Bono East Region was in the right direction, but added
that until the people bury their political differences and forge ahead in
unity, the campaign would not yield results.
Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi, who is the
Chairman of the committee spearheading advocating the creation of the Bono East
Region made the call when he addressed the chiefs and people of the
Atebubu-Amantin, Pru, Sene West and Sene East Districts at a forum at Atebubu.
It was organized by the Bono East
Youth Alliance, a pressure group, aimed at sensitizing the people on the
processes involved in the creation of a new region, in accordance with article
five (5) on the 1992 constitution.
Prof Akumfi-Ameyaw, who is also
the Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructural Investment Fund (GIIF) and a
former Member of Parliament for Techiman North Constituency, said President
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was on course and it was up to the campaigners to
meet the requirements for the creations of the new regions.
He said his committee would send
a petition to the Commission of Inquiry set up the government, this week and
assured the people that certainly the Commission would understand the import of
the petition for the creation of the region.
Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi explained to
the people the need for intensified public education on the referendum process
so that they would be able to meet the 50 per cent voter turnout and the
required 80 per cent votes.
He emphasised that until such
constitutional requirement on the voter turnouts were met, the campaign for the
creation of the Bono-East Region would be in vain.
Prof Akumfi-Ameyaw was unhappy
that business entities and corporate bodies in the area as well as other
natives abroad remained unsupportive, and called for financial assistance so
that the committee could work effectively.
Mr Kofi Amoakohene, the Member of
Parliament for Atebubu-Amantin constituency observed that, successive governments
had neglected the people, in the area of development for a long time.
He explained that the creation of
the new region would bring governance to the door-step of the people and
facilitate rapid socio-economic development.
Mr Amoakohene, who is the
Coordinator of the Committee, added his voice on the calls for the people to
avoid partisan politics and ensure a united front in their pursuit.
He said the area had a large land
size as well as abundant covered and uncovered natural resources that could be
tapped to spur rapid socio-economic growth.
Mr Edward Owusu, the
Atebubu-Amantin District Chief Executive, commended the chiefs and people for
their continuous support towards the development of the area.
He reminded them that the
creation of the new regions was captured in the 2016 manifestoes of both the
New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic (NDC), and urged
followers of the two political parties and others to support it.
Mr Kokroko Amankwaa, the General
Secretary of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG),
said the creation of the new regions was a giant step to deepen
decentralization and local government in the country.
“The creation of the new regions
will help deliver stronger economic growth and provide essential and valuable
services and infrastructure”, he added.
Mr Amankwaa called for support,
especially among the youth in the quest for the creation for the regions.
GNA
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