President John Kufour has stated that petitions for the creation of new regions will be considered within the ambit of the Fourth Republican Constitution.He, therefore, assured the people of the Volta Region that their call for the creation of a new region for the northern sector will be dealt with based on the constitutional requirements.
The President said this when he addressed a grand durbar of chiefs and people of Krachi and other towns in the Krachi District at the beginning of his three-day tour in the Volta Region.
President Kufour also promised the people that major roads in the northern sector such as Kpando-Worawora-Dambai and Jasikan-Kadjebi-Nkwanta and Baako will continue to receive due attention to ease the sufferings of the people.
He also said all viable irrigation projects will be reactivated to encourage all-year round food production and thereby increase food production as well as job opportunities for the youth.
The President expressed gratitude for the warm welcome accorded him and asked the people to translate it into support and partnership with the government to ensure the optimum utilisation of available resources for national development.
In a welcoming address, the Krachiwura, Nana Mprah Besemuna III, said it is an honour for them for the President to start his tour of the region for the first time from Krachi.
He said as their New Year resolution, the people have resolved to settle all litigations amicably to enable them to direct their energies into farming activities and other productive ventures.
