Paramount Chief and President of the Ave-Dakpa Traditional Council, Togbui Nyamekor Glakpe V, has advised the NDC National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, to caution government appointees and ministers to work in line with the President’s vision. 

He said Ghanaians had learned lessons from past governments and would no longer tolerate appointees who abandon their responsibilities to chase personal gains. 

“Our people are watching it. Those appointed must know they are there to serve, not to act as bosses or divert development funds for their own use,” Togbui Glakpe stated. 

“We don’t want a situation where monies for projects end up in people’s pockets for campaign purposes. When that happens, yes, they may keep the money, but we will also vote them out,” he cautioned. 

The chief made the remarks during Mr. Asiedu Nketia’s Thank You Tour at Ave-Dakpa in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region on Wednesday, October 15. 

Togbui Glakpe emphasised that Ghanaians desire genuine development and that when leaders deliver on their mandates, the entire nation benefits. 

In his response, Mr. Asiedu Nketia thanked the chief for his frank advice and assured him that the NDC leadership remained committed to accountability and responsible governance. 

“When you are given responsibility, you must remember that one day you will account for it,” he said.  

“That’s why we are holding former government officials accountable for every pesewa spent. We know when we do that to them, they will do the same to us—but we are ready because we will not waste the nation’s resources.” 

Mr. Asiedu Nketia also urged party members to remain loyal despite any perceived shortcomings in appointments.  

“No one is perfect. If you think you were better qualified for a position but were not chosen, take it in good faith and continue to serve the party faithfully,” he appealed. 

District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akatsi North, Mr. Bless Kojo Katamani, said the government is delivering its promises in areas such as the economy, infrastructure, and social amenities.  

He said that as part of the Big Push initiative, work had begun on the Ho–Aflao road; other key roads in the district—including the Ave-Dakpa–Ave-Vi–Akatsi and Ave-Afiadenyigba–Akatsi routes—would soon be constructed. 

He added that potable water had been extended to eight communities, and the new market building started during Mr. James Gunu’s tenure as DCE would be commissioned in the coming weeks. 

Volta Regional Vice Chairman of the NDC, Mr. Egypt Kwabla Kudoto, expressed appreciation to the people of the district for their sacrifices and continued loyalty during voter registration and the general elections.