The Ashanti Region is well-positioned to experience significant developmental strides with the return of John Dramani Mahama, the former President of Ghana. This was disclosed by Godson A. Amponsah, the Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) chapter in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Amponsah emphasized the commitment of John Mahama and the NDC to driving substantial progress in the Ashanti Region, known as a critical economic hub in Ghana.

"I thank you very much for this opportunity. Sadly, I have heard many times how the NPP has brainwashed the Ashantis into believing that the NDC is not a party for the Ashantis.

This assertion, particularly in this modern day of inclusive Ghanaian politics, cannot be true.

The NPP does not cherish Ashantis more than the NDC because John Mahama has always loved the Ashantis, and he blessed the Ashanti Region with many developmental projects. It is, in fact, the NDC that has the Ashanti Region even more at heart.

I am saying this because, within the past few days, I have interacted with our incoming President, John Dramani Mahama, and the way he was so passionate about lifting up the Ashanti Region in terms of tangible development and transformation was even a big shock to me," Amponsah stated.

He continued, "John Mahama's return is a beacon of hope for the Ashanti Region.

The NDC has always prioritized the development of this region, and under Mahama's leadership, we anticipate even more impactful projects and initiatives."

He added, "John Mahama believes Ashantis are the biggest hosts and family to the people of the Northern Region because they gave out lands for Northerners to settle there.

From Manhyia to Borban, the Ashantis have over the years welcomed everyone to settle down and stay.

John Mahama has always treated the Ashanti Region as the center of Ghana, which is the main reason why he upgraded the Kumasi Airport to an international airport status.

John Mahama has vowed never to sleep if the Ashanti Region does not develop. He has always said that if not for his defeat in 2016, the Ashanti Region would have been far better developed by the end of his 8-year term.

John Mahama and the NDC are therefore humbly appealing to all Ashantis to vote for his return to power, to fulfill his vision for the Ashanti Region to attain this enviable high level of development.

As a matter of fact, the NDC Party traces its roots to the Ashanti Region because our Founder, the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, from the Volta Region, chose his wife, Nana Konadu Agyemang, from the Ashanti Region.

...It is sad that the NPP has trumpeted this deception long and loud enough, which is costing the NDC in the Ashanti Region."

During his previous tenure, Mahama launched numerous infrastructure projects across the country, including the Ashanti Region.

These projects spanned various sectors such as education, healthcare, transportation, and energy.

The NDC USA Denver-Colorado chapter, under Amponsah's leadership, has been actively engaging the diaspora community to rally support for Mahama's return.

They believe that the collective effort of Ghanaians at home and abroad can significantly contribute to the nation's development agenda.

Mr. Godson Amponsah holds an MBA in Business Administration and a BSc in Physical Education and Sports Development.


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