The Upper East Regional Communication Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Ayinbisa, says Bawku has seen an appreciable level of peace. This, according to Mr. Ayinbisa, is because of the significant contributions of the outgoing Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu.
Speaking on A1 Radio’s News Link, the Communications Director explained that while the Minister is known to be from the Kusaug Traditional Area, he has handled his duties fairly and objectively and should be commended for his contributions.
“He came with a mindset to ensure that absolute peace returns to this region and that there is physical development in all the 15 districts in the region.”
“One would say that yes, the Bawku conflict has not ended, but I can tell you that there is an appreciable level of peace because the presence of the military has helped to reduce the attacks on persons and property in recent times, and that has been one of the things he has worked on. Despite the fact that he comes from that area, he closed his eyes, defined himself as a man who wants to say what is right. He insists on what is right,” he said.
The Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, is expected to assume the role of Upper West Regional Minister, while his counterpart, Upper West Regional Minister Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, will assume the role of Upper East Regional Minister.
This was contained in a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency.
According to the statement, the move forms part of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s attempt to ensure effective governance.
“Effectively, immediately, the Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Stephen Yakubu, will assume the role of Upper West Regional Minister. Similarly, the Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, will become the new Upper East Regional Minister.
These changes are part of President Akufo-Addo’s ongoing efforts to ensure effective governance across the country, and he has tasked the ministers to work tirelessly to promote the welfare and development of the people of the Upper West and Upper East regions, respectively,” portions of the statement read.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Bolgatanga|
