“I Will Not Renege on My Promise to the People of Chereponi” – MP Alajor Seidu Reaffirms Commitment
The Member of Parliament for Chereponi, Hon. Alajor Seidu, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to fulfilling the development needs of his constituents, emphasizing that he will not backtrack on promises made during his campaign.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with ExpressNewsGhana in Parliament, the MP reflected on his recent month-long tour of the Chereponi Constituency during the parliamentary recess, which he described as an unprecedented gesture of appreciation and accountability.
“This is the first time a Member of Parliament has stayed continuously in the constituency for a full month. I visited all 200-plus communities to thank the people for electing me and President John Dramani Mahama, and to listen to their concerns firsthand,” Hon. Alajor stated.
According to him, the tour was driven by a desire to close the perceived gap between constituents and their representative in Parliament, ensuring he remains in touch with their realities.
He described the experience as eye-opening and instrumental in understanding the true developmental needs of the people.
Key Developmental Challenges
The MP identified key concerns shared by residents, including deplorable roads, lack of potable water, inadequate health facilities, and poor access to education.
“Chereponi’s road network is in a terrible state. There’s no motorable road in any direction—east, west, north, or south. This problem didn’t begin today, but it’s why the people voted for the NDC and myself—to fix it,” he said.
He revealed that some road contracts awarded prior to 2016 were abandoned after the change in government but are now being revived. Contractors, particularly on the Yendi-Chereponi road, have returned to site and are actively working to rehabilitate critical segments.
On access to water, the MP described the situation as dire. “Even in my own house, there is a long queue at the borehole. This is a constituency-wide issue, and we’re actively working to address it.”
Collaboration with Local Authorities
Addressing the question of the MP’s role in development, Hon. Alajor emphasized that while development is a shared responsibility, he is positioned to be the people’s voice at the national level.
“Our chiefs and elders cannot be in Accra lobbying ministers. That’s my job. I work in collaboration with the District Chief Executive (DCE) to push for development. Since his confirmation, we’ve toured communities together,” he added.
Oversight and National Industrial Agenda
As a Member of Parliament’s Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee, Hon. Alajor expressed enthusiasm about Ghana’s industrial growth.
He cited a recent committee visit to Rana Motors’ facility at Amasaman as a sign of Ghana’s capacity to industrialize.
“The quality of vehicles being assembled there is comparable to those abroad, and they’re more affordable. This is exactly the kind of development Ghana needs,” he said.
Touching on the much-talked-about Komenda Sugar Factory, the MP assured that the NDC government is committed to reviving it.
“This factory is dear to President Mahama and the Minister for Trade. It was started by the NDC, and we will not let it go to waste. It will be revived to create jobs and reduce sugar importation,” he declared.
Economic Outlook and Governance
Hon. Alajor, who has a background in finance, expressed confidence in the government’s ability to stabilize the economy.
“When we took office, the dollar was trading at GHS17. Today it’s around GHS12. We didn’t lock the dollar as others claimed; instead, we implemented prudent measures. I foresee the cedi strengthening even further by year-end,” he stated.
He cited GUTA’s recent call for price reductions as a sign of improving economic conditions, attributing the progress to sound governance and disciplined leadership.
Critique of Past Flagship Policies
The Chereponi MP was critical of the previous administration’s flagship programs such as the One Village, One Dam and One District, One Factory initiatives, calling them “political gimmicks.”
“There are several dams in my constituency, but today none hold water. The so-called factories are incomplete structures. Ghanaians have seen through these schemes—that’s why they were voted out,” he said.
A New Leadership Style
Hon. Alajor emphasized that the NDC offers a different brand of leadership, anchored on humility, discipline, and vision.
“We are not arrogant. We are respectful and focused on results. President Mahama leads by example. You can’t be corrupt or arrogant and work with him. Ghanaians voted for change—and this time, we will deliver.”
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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