Mahama pledges development of Volta Region at Hogbetsotso Festival
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ghanaian Times
Illustrative image · Anchau · Pexels · Licence PexelsGhanaian President John Dramani Mahama attended the Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga, Volta Region, on Saturday, where he pledged that work was under way to develop the region. The celebration brought together traditional chiefs and dignitaries, including the king of Gonja State, according to the Ghanaian Times.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced the rollout of a $9 billion economic programme between 2027 and 2030, after saying his government had stabilised the economy during its first 22 months in office. He was speaking on Saturday at the Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga, Volta Region, according to the Ghanaian Times.
Mahama also assured residents of Anlo and the Volta Region that several development projects were under way to improve their living conditions. He promised that the region would continue to receive its share of national investments, in response to requests made by Torgbui Sri III, Awomefia of the Anlo State, according to the Ghanaian Times.
Torgbui Sri III acknowledged the government’s investments while calling for greater attention to protecting coastal communities. Through his spokesperson, the traditional leader also called for a clear and achievable roadmap to address the region’s development challenges.
The Hogbetsotso Festival brought hundreds of people together at Hogbe Park in Anloga around the heritage and values of the Anlo people. Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, king and overlord of Gonja State, travelled from Damongo, more than 700 kilometres away, according to the Ghanaian Times. The announcement of the economic programme complements the $9 billion planned by Mahama for employment.
