Some residents of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, have warmly welcome the nomination of Dr. Frank Amoakohene as the new regional minister-designate.
The nominee, who currently serves as the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is being celebrated for his youthful energy and potential to bring positive change to the region.
Most residents who spoke to the Ghana News Agency, after President John Dramani Mahama, made the announcement, said his nomination was in the right direction. According to them, it was a strategic decision by President Mahama to address longstanding challenges in the region, particularly in infrastructure and youth unemployment.
“There are a lot of people who support the NDC, but he sees Dr. Amoakohene as a young person who works, understands the youth, and can work assiduously for the good people of the Ashanti region,” Mr. Kofi Nkansah, a youth activist stated.
Residents in the Ashanti region have identified key projects they expected the incoming Regional Minister to prioritize for early completion. They included the stalled second phase of the Kejetia-Central Market Redevelopment Project, the Suame Inter-change, other road networks and many hospital projects, which have been uncompleted for a long time.
“My problem is the youth because I get worried when I see young people selling on the streets. He, being a young person, I know he will listen to some of their concerns and together we can move forward,” Mr. Nkansah said. Dr. Amoakohene’s appointment has been met with optimism with many hoping his leadership would mark the beginning of transformative development in the region.
Source: GNA
