President John Mahama this morning cut sod for work to begin on the construction of a 161 Kilovolts transmission line project for Tumu-Han and Wa. This is will close the northern loop of Techiman-Tamale-Bolgatanga-Tumu, Wa and Sawla. The project is expected to improve upon system performance. According to engineers, this will also enhance the reliability of power supply to the Northern parts of Ghana. The 75 million dollar project is funded by Societe General and GRIDCO. President Mahama says it goes to confirm his government's determination to make Ghana net exporter of power. Still on the president's campaign tour in the Upper West Region, President Mahama has assured the people that when voted into power, he will see to the construction of roads in all corners of the region. The President admits the Upper West region seriously lags behind in good roads compared to other regions. He was addressing various rallies at Funsi, Issa, Nadowli and Wechaiu Chiefs in the various communities continued to openly declare their support for the President and his party, promising to do their best to ensure the party remains in power.