Lawrence Postings

Tragic news has surfaced reporting the death of Christoper Adu Boahen, the son of late Professor Adu Boahen, one of the founding members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to reports, Christopher was attacked and killed by suspected robbers in his East Legon residence in Accra.

Christopher, who was physically challenged, tragically lost his life during the attack and reportedly did not resist the assailants. Following the fatal incident, the assailants also ransacked Christopher’s home.

The late Professor Adu Boahen was a renowned historian and played a significant role in Ghanaian politics. He was the NPP’s presidential candidate in the 1992 elections, marking Ghana’s return to democracy under the Fourth Republic. The loss of his son, Christopher, is a devastating blow to the family and the wider NPP community.

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined his approach to governance should he emerge victorious in the 2024 general elections.

During a townhall meeting in Wa as part of his “Building the Ghana We Want” tour of the Upper West Region, Mahama emphasized his commitment to prioritizing the completion of existing projects over initiating new ones.

Mahama articulated that his government would focus on utilizing available resources to finalize stalled and ongoing initiatives, rather than embarking on new ventures.

He highlighted the importance of continuity in development efforts, stating, “Whatever resources that we have, we are going to use it to continue and finish abandoned and ongoing projects so that we can start making use of them.”

Specifically referencing the SD Dombo University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), Mahama pledged to complete abandoned projects at the institution if elected president in 2025.

He recalled the late President John Evans Atta Mills’ commitment to key projects at the Wa campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS), including an ultra-modern library, a lecture hall complex, and a students’ hostel facility, which had stalled.

Mahama expressed regret over the delay in completing critical infrastructure projects such as the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road, emphasizing its significance as a vital link between two regional capitals. He described the road’s status as “a shame” and vowed to prioritize its construction to enhance connectivity and facilitate transportation between Wa and Bolgatanga.

Mahama’s remarks underscored his dedication to ensuring the effective utilization of resources and the fulfillment of development promises for the benefit of communities across Ghana.