Audio By Carbonatix
Zongo settlements are communities with a unique cultural practice often bound together by Islam unlike other communities where ethnicity is key.
In the build up to the 2016 general elections, President Akufo-Addo, then a candidate promised to set up a Zongo Development Fund to bridge the gap in development.
On Thursday, he announced Alhaji Boniface Siddique as the Minister to undertake this task as well as see to the development of inner cities.
Joy News' Joseph Ackah-Blay has been spending some time in one these communities to find out what they make of this announcement as well as the possible impact it will have on development and the area.
Watch the video
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
8 minutes -
Bishop Simon Kofi Appiah installed as new Jasikan Diocese Bishop
9 minutes -
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
11 minutes -
US Court backs extradiction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu’s to Ghana
30 minutes -
Seven arrested as NAIMOS dismantles illegal mining camp, seizes firearms at Boin River
32 minutes -
Fire erupts at Madina Ritz Junction, destroys multiple wooden structures and containers
46 minutes -
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh returns from long-term injury, registers assist for Freiburg U23
58 minutes -
Knifeman calling himself ‘Lucifer’ slashes three at NYC’s Grand Central
1 hour -
Brands are built from within to without Â
1 hour -
Matriculants urged to pursue excellence as gov’t reaffirms support for Maritime education
1 hour -
See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Monday, April 13, 2026
1 hour -
GPL 2025/26: Salim Adams double fires Medeama back to summit after Kotoko rout
1 hour -
Two robbery suspects convicted following violent gold dealer attack in Obuasi
1 hour -
Supreme Court @150: Fanfare meets reflection as nationwide activities roll out
2 hours -
Padel for Parkinson’s cycling event promotes awareness at University of Ghana
2 hours