The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer for Oforikrom, Jerry James Sukah, has publicly criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for failing to deliver on key promises made to the Oforikrom constituency.
In a strongly worded press statement, Sukah expressed frustration with the alleged neglect of the area by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Jerry James Sukah accused the NPP of abandoning critical projects and services for the Oforikrom constituency despite years of assurances.
“For over seven years, the people of Oforikrom have been waiting for the government’s promises to materialise,” Sukah stated.
He highlighted several uncompleted projects, including a neglected CHPS compound in Kentinkrono that has reportedly become a hotspot for criminal activity, posing serious risks to public safety. “Where is the accountability?” he questioned, decrying the lack of follow-through on promises for vital infrastructure.
One major grievance James Sukah raised is the unrealised “$1 million per constituency” commitment, which he claims has left Oforikrom without the $8 million that was pledged.
“This promise has vanished into thin air,” he asserted, calling it a tactic to win votes without any substantial outcomes.
He further noted that the incomplete Oforikrom Interchange project, once championed by President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia, has led to traffic congestion and hazardous road conditions, while an unfinished municipal assembly building at Emena remains an “eyesore and an insult” to the community.
Sukah pointed to the longstanding disrepair of the Opoku Transport traffic light, which he says has led to numerous accidents and fatalities due to government inaction.
He also listed deteriorating roads, including the Akosuaku to Zormelo Down and Bomso Gari factory bridge, as symbols of the NPP’s neglect. “Our infrastructure is in tatters, and this government has done nothing but turn its back on us,” he said.
Highlighting youth unemployment as a growing crisis, Sukah accused the NPP of failing Ghana’s younger generation.
“Youth unemployment is skyrocketing, becoming a clear national security threat,” he remarked, arguing that the NPP has failed to provide meaningful job opportunities, leaving young people without a future.
In his criticism, Sukah also took aim at Dr. Bawumia’s recent campaign visit to Oforikrom, calling it “an insult beyond words.”
He accused the Vice President of prioritising rhetoric over action, referencing Bawumia’s past remark about valuing a Ghana Card over “1,000 interchanges.”
Sukah argued that such statements illustrate Bawumia’s disconnect from the community’s real needs. “Bawumia has proven that he values symbolism over substance, leaving us with no roads, no projects, no employment, and no hope,” he declared.
As the 2024 election approaches, Sukah warned that Oforikrom’s voters would hold the NPP accountable for its unfulfilled promises.
“We refuse to support a government that lies to our faces and then abandons us,” he said.
He concluded by invoking an Akan proverb: “Okoto nnwo anoma”—”a crab does not give birth to a bird”—suggesting that voters in Oforikrom will not be deceived by “false promises or false leaders.”
He stressed that residents of Oforikrom will make their voices heard on election day, rejecting a government they feel has failed them at every turn.