President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his administration’s Accountability Series will no longer be centralized in the capital. Instead, it will be held across all 16 regional capitals and extended
to the district level, ensuring that transparency reaches the grassroots.
The President outlined a rigorous two-day structure for each regional visit:
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Day 1: Project Inspection. The President and his ministers will personally tour and inspect ongoing government development projects to verify progress.
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Day 2: Stakeholder Dialogue. A formal session with Chiefs, local leaders, and stakeholders to seek direct input on regional needs and government performance.
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District Replicas: Members of Parliament (MPs) and District Chief Executives (DCEs) are mandated to hold localized versions of these sessions to discuss development at the community level.
Upper East Region: Strategic "Big Push" Projects
During the courtesy call led by Pe Thomas More Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam III, the Chiefs praised the administration for recent economic stabilization—citing a reduction in food prices—and petitioned for the completion of three "anchor" projects vital to the region’s economy.
1. The $1 Billion Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam
President Mahama announced the formal commencement of the first phase of this flagship infrastructure project.
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Phase 1 (Hydropower & Solar): Focuses on power generation, expected to produce over 100 megawatts (60–70MW hydro and 30–40MW solar) to ensure energy security and economic viability.
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Phase 2 (Irrigation): Will involve the construction of canals and pumping systems to support large-scale agriculture across the northern enclave.
2. Pwalugu Tomato Factory Revival
To support the "Resetting for Growth" agenda, the President confirmed that measures are underway to reactivate the Pwalugu Tomato Factory.
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Agro-Industrial Goal: The revival aims to reduce post-harvest losses and provide a reliable market for local farmers.
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Integrated Support: The government is supplying farmers with high-yield seeds to ensure the factory has a consistent supply of raw materials once operational.
3. Road Infrastructure & Trade Corridors
The Chiefs emphasized the need to complete the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Pulmakom road to open trade with Burkina Faso and Togo.
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Current Progress: As of February 2026, the project is 95% complete.
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Economic Impact: The 109km road includes new bridges at Bolgatanga, Tilli, and Bazua, designed to stimulate trans-Saharan trade routes.
The Bottom Line
President Mahama’s move to localize the Accountability Series signals a commitment to "governance by feedback." By placing ministers directly in front of regional stakeholders and traditional authorities, the administration aims to ensure that projects like the Pwalugu Dam are not just statistics in Accra, but tangible improvements on the ground.
