Member of Parliament (MP) for the Garu constituency in the Upper East Region, Albert Akuka Alalzuuga, on April 3, 2021, embarked on a tour of his constituency to inspect development projects he is undertaking there and also interact with his constituents.
The visit was to enable the lawmaker interact and listen to the concerns of the people and also appreciate the state of development projects in the constituency.
Areas the MP has visited so far include: Senebaga, Songuri, Songo, Wedchingo, Sumaduri, Siluteeg, Gbelingvus, Duri, among others.
Mr Alalzuuga reassured his constituents of his continuous hard work to ensure that their needs and the development of the area remain his key priority as he represents them in Parliament.
The MP used the opportunity to explain to his constituents about the current happenings in the Ghanaian lawmaking House.
He appealed to the people to exercise restrain as members and leadership of the minority work around the clock to ensure that the supreme interests of the general masses and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is served.
“I can assure you that your interest and that of the nation runs supreme in every decision we make as your representatives.
“So be rest assured that your interest and that of the great NDC will be served at any day,” Mr Alalzuuga assured.
Nevertheless, the MP was not happy with the way and manner the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and its functionaries in the constituency are handling the Nation Builders Corp (NABCO) programme.
“I am aware some youth perceived to belong to the other political divide have been sacked without any form of compensation whiles others who applied for placement under the program have been denied, but i promised to follow these issues to the latter to ensure equity and fairness for all.
“Employment opportunities at the various state institutions, departments and agencies are not the reserve of a few people or members of one political party as is happening under this government” he lamented
Addressing the constituents, Mr. Alalzuuga said “as an MP visiting your constituent gives a fair idea and insight into issues affecting people. Again at any given time MPs have to account to people on whose mandate you serve hence my engagement with you to report what had happened so far in Parliament where I represent you.” he opined.
The Garu Lawmaker touched on the bad nature of some roads and assured that he will do everything possible to fix them as they have become a major problem in the constituency.
In the area of Health the MP talked about the number of CHIPS compounds he personally undertook in the various towns to take care of the health needs of the people.
The lawmaker commended the people for their self-help spirit and urged them to continue in that spirit.
In all the communities, the people and their elders thanked the MP for his support. They also assured him of their continuous support to enable him bring more development project to the area.
Accompanying the MP were, the entire Constituency executives including the Chairman, Thomas Mwetey Laar, Organizer, Haruna Akeem, the Women’s Organizer, Madam Adama Mahamudu, the Constituency Treasurer, Maxwell Atugum, the Secretary, Vice Chairman, and members of the 2020 Campaign team.
The community engagement is currently ongoing.
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH