People of Tendoma in the Ponyentanga Electoral Area have threatened to Boycott the December 7th General Elections if their community is not connected to the National Grid After it was wired and provided with a transformer.

According to Assembly Member of Ponyentanga Electoral Area, Hon. Ziem Benedict, he indicated that about 350 Households in Tendoma aren’t connected to Electricity and it has created a drawback in their financial activities. According to the Assembly Member, it has Also Affected their healthcare services and Education.

He called for Stakeholders including the Wa West District Assembly and Volta River Authority (VRA) to Step in and support.

Mr. Muonaa Isaac, Chairman of Education and Development Initiatives in the Community Read a Press Statement, outlining Setbacks the absence of Electricity has caused in the community on Thursday 21st November 2024.

He indicated that the community will boycott the December 7th General Elections if their community isn’t connected to the National Grid to have access to Electricity.

Statement

Ladies and gentlemen, as we conclude this press conference, we reiterate our commitment to standing up for the rights and welfare of the people of Tendoma. We have waited patiently, made sacrifices, and exhausted all possible avenues to get the electricity project completed, yet our community continues to face unfulfilled promises and unwarranted delays. As we approach the 2024 elections, our message is clear: if our demand for meters and electricity is not met before December 7th, we, as a united community, will consider boycotting the elections as a peaceful protest against the neglect we have faced.

The Tendoma Noble Youth Forum remains steadfast in its dedication to advocating for the community’s needs. We call upon all stakeholders to wake from their slumber and heed the cry of Tendoma. Let us work together to bring light- both literally and figuratively into the lives of the people of Tendoma. Thank you.

Long Live Tendoma, …..

Long live Wa West District, Long live Ghana!!!!

YE BARIKA YOOZA

Source: Upper West Media App