Lawyer Raymond Akpatsa Pledges Pragmatic Youth Development Programmes for Adaklu Constituency
Raymond Akpatsa, a Parliamentary Aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Adaklu Constituency, has stated that the NDC is losing its grip on the youth in the constituency due to the lack of effective programmes to attract them. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akpatsa, who is a lawyer by profession, promised to introduce pragmatic youth development programmes if given the nod. He believes this will empower the youth to contribute their quota to the growth and development of the party and Adaklu.
One of the challenges facing Adaklu is the demarcation of its boundaries, with some settler communities being left out and falling under the jurisdictions of other districts. Mr. Akpatsa stated that he would work with other stakeholders to protect the territorial boundaries of the area. He also pledged to work with the District Assembly to build a functional market for the area to help boost revenue generation.
Mr. Akpatsa’s vision for Adaklu is to draw a 30-year development programme that would guide the area’s development. He also plans to set up a central land administration for proper documentation of lands in the area to attract investors.
The defunct Glidzi festival is another area that Mr. Akpatsa wants to revive to help foster unity among the people, boost domestic tourism and project the rich culture of the people.
In light of the court injunction placed on the NDC’s election on Saturday, Mr. Akpatsa believes it will frustrate the smooth administration of the party and stifle its efforts to recapture power from the NPP in 2024. He, therefore, urged the leadership of the party at all levels and organs to intervene and have the legal process resolved amicably without recourse to the courts.
In conclusion, Mr. Akpatsa’s promises, if fulfilled, could significantly improve the lives of the people in Adaklu. His pragmatic approach to youth development and revenue generation could help the NDC regain its grip on the youth and win their support for the party.