Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, praised the 2027 budget for allocating GH¢400 million to the long‑awaited Volivo Bridge that cuts through his constituency. Speaking at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Volta Regional Delegates Conference in Ho on Saturday, November 14, he said the move demonstrated President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to the region’s growth.
Mr Ablakwa highlighted the president’s pledge to build modern FIFA‑standard stadiums in all ten regions, noting that the Volta Region will receive a 12,000‑seat venue. He also recalled Mahama’s promise to construct a multi‑purpose market in Ketu South, secured with a US$30 million grant from China for the new Aflao Market.
During the conference, which elected regional executives for the next four years, the NDC General Secretary, ministers of state, the Volta Region’s Council of State representative, MPs and opposition New Patriotic Party members were present. The Foreign Affairs Minister warned party members against distractions, calling the opposition’s tactics “vicious vilification” and asserting that truth would prevail.
Mr Ablakwa concluded that the NDC’s founding principles, rooted in former President Jerry John Rawlings’ values, continue to guide the current administration.
