John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to build a modern market in Aflao as part of his comprehensive plan to revitalize economic activities in the Volta Region and beyond.

This pledge was made during his four-day campaign tour, culminating in a rally at the Ho market, where he addressed market women, traders, and enthusiastic supporters.

The proposed modern market in Aflao is envisioned to be a key economic hub, linking the Ho market to the famous Asigame market in Lomé, Togo. According to Mahama, this strategic connection will foster cross-border trade, enabling market women and traders in the Volta Region to tap into the larger West African market.

He emphasized that this initiative would not only boost local businesses but also create a seamless flow of goods and services between the two countries, thereby promoting regional economic integration.

"We are going to build a modern market in Aflao that will be linked to the Ho market and the Lomé Asigame market," Mahama declared to the cheering crowd. "This market will catalyze economic growth, bringing prosperity to our people by creating opportunities for trade and commerce on an unprecedented scale."

Mahama highlighted the importance of this project in empowering market women and traders, who are often the backbone of local economies. He noted that the modern market would provide them with better infrastructure, enhanced security, and improved facilities, thereby enabling them to conduct their businesses more effectively and profitably.

In his speech, Mahama urged the people of the Volta Region to support the NDC in the upcoming 2024 elections, stressing that the party's vision for the region aligns with the aspirations of the people. He assured them that an NDC government would bring about the much-needed change and transformation to the region and the entire country, addressing issues such as infrastructure development, job creation, and economic empowerment.

"The NDC is committed to delivering on our promises, and this modern market is just one example of the transformative projects we have planned for the Volta Region," Mahama stated. "We need your votes to make this vision a reality. Let's work together to bring the needed change and transformation to our region and country as a whole."

Mahama's pledge to build the modern market in Aflao has been met with widespread approval from the local community, who see it as a significant step towards enhancing their livelihoods. The market women, in particular, expressed their excitement about the prospects of improved trading conditions and the opportunity to expand their businesses beyond the borders of Ghana.

As Mahama continues his campaign, the promise of a modern market in Aflao stands out as a key component of his broader strategy to stimulate economic growth in the Volta Region. His call for massive support from the electorate underscores the NDC's commitment to delivering tangible development projects that will uplift the lives of the people.