President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urgently expand and complete the Damongo Water Supply System in the Savannah Region, describing the water challenges faced by residents as “unacceptable in the 21st century.”
Addressing a delegation led by Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, Overlord of Gonjaland, during a courtesy visit at the Jubilee House in Accra, President Mahama said:
“The hardship faced by residents due to lack of potable water is unacceptable in the 21st century. We will ensure the swift and sustainable delivery of clean water not only to Damongo but also to Larabanga, Canteen, and Busunu.”
The Yagbonwura and his entourage of paramount chiefs visited to extend their congratulations to President Mahama on his re-election in the December 7, 2024 general elections. He was received by President Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at the forecourt of the Presidency.
Commitment to Healthcare Expansion
President Mahama reiterated his government’s promise to establish regional hospitals in all six newly created regions. Specifically for the Savannah Region, he announced plans to construct a fully equipped Savannah Regional Hospital in Damongo to serve as the main referral centre.
“This facility will complement the existing West Gonja Hospital and be supported with better ambulance services, health personnel, and residential accommodation,” he said.
Roads and Transport Development
President Mahama also outlined major road projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and trade across the region:
- Busunu-Daboya-Mankarigu Road to be upgraded and completed.
- Yapei–Chama–Binjai–Salaga Road to link Central Gonja to Salaga.
- New bridges over the White Volta to connect Daboya directly to Tamale are underway and progressing steadily.
- Bridges at Yapei and Buipe are also receiving attention.
Additionally, the President noted that each district in Savannah Region has been captured under a national road policy to receive 10 kilometres of roads per year, amounting to 40 kilometres per district over four years.
“District roads in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, Bole, Chache and other communities are all part of our development plan. No area will be left behind,” President Mahama assured.
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