The Northern Development Forum (NDF) has questioned government why the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam Project (PMD) has been abandoned after the sod was cut for its construction three years ago.
The NGO said even though government has described the dam as a significant infrastructure and the single largest investment project ever built by any government in the Northern sector, the project site is overgrown with weeds.
Addressing a press conference in Tamale on Tuesday, November 29, the Chairman of the NDF, Major Retired Albert Don-Chebe also asked why government cannot secure funding sources for the construction of the dam just like the National Cathedral, new Suame interchange projects and other projects in the country.
He alleged that the contractor has abandoned the project because he has been deployed to a new government project.
“What conclusions are citizens of Northern Ghana to draw in the light of this unequal, unfair and inequitable treatment in the distribution and funding of a critical, life-changing and transformational infrastructural investment in Northern Ghana?,” the group asked.
Major Rtd A. Don-Chebe said the North was promised a completed transformational project in 50 months, yet 36 months have passed with nothing to show.
He said the NDF recognises this project as the missing link in the unpleasant story of underdevelopment in Northern Ghana and has lobbied since 2007 for its construction.
”NDF has acknowledged 29th November 2019 as the ‘second’ independence day of Northern Ghana, because this was the day our dream started becoming reality; it is therefore very shocking for us to hear that the PMD has been abandoned,” he said.
The Chairman of NDF said following the contradictory statements from various government appointees, his outfit decided to visit the two major project sites at Kurugu and Sariba only to see a ghost town.
“At Kurugu, we were confronted by utter desolation and loud silence. There was only a heap of chippings to indicate that someone had intended to undertake some form of construction.
“We proceeded to the irrigation development site, off the Wulugu-Kpasenkpe road, there, we found a well-built work camp, with comfortable dormitories, workshops and dining facilities, large enough to accommodate over 300 workers and large piles of concrete blocks. We found only one worker on site, and no equipment or machinery,” he stated.
Latest Stories
-
Bawumia is a man of action who delivers on his promises – Upper East Imams and Zongo Chiefs
2 hours -
Parliament approves Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees
4 hours -
StarLife Assurance supports Global Evangelical Mission Hospital with medical supplies
5 hours -
Benjies outdoors catchy thematic narrative on debut EP ‘TRI’
5 hours -
Skin and body enhancement, the emerging cause of hypertension
5 hours -
Bawumia vows to prioritise Pwalugu Dam project and tackle energy challenges with solar power
6 hours -
Bleaching and body enhancement creams can cause hypertension – Dr Tanor
6 hours -
Bobby Banson urges separation of Attorney General and the Minister of Justice offices
7 hours -
It’s possible for Cedi to hit GH¢20 against the dollar – Sammy Gyamfi teases Bawumia’s 2024 polls slogan
7 hours -
Tamale North MP accuses Akufo-Addo of scheming to oust Kissi Agyebeng from office
7 hours -
Akufo-Addo warns journalists of potential AI dangers in misinformation
7 hours -
Will you accept financial help from your wife’s male friend? Here’s Joy listeners’ verdict
7 hours -
Arteta’s Arsenal title dream ‘still alive’
7 hours -
AfDB warns about high level of debt facing African countries
8 hours -
Chief Justice asks Kissi Agyebeng to respond to impeachment allegations
8 hours