Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to build a domestic Airport for the Upper East region if elected back into office.
The pledge, which is contained in the 2020 Manifesto of the National Democratic Congress is the major infrastructural project captured in the manifesto of the opposition party for the region.
“Construct a domestic airport in the Upper East region,” he said.
The NDC flagbearer indicated that the land for the promised airport was acquired when he was President.
The construction of an airport for the Upper East region has been one of the region’s biggest yet abandoned projects by several governments.
Other promises made by the NDC in its 2020 manifesto include a $10billion BIG Push for infrastructure Development, One million jobs plan – “Edwuma Pa.” Free Primary Health Care for ALL, Free TVET & Apprentice Programme.
Other promises are Tax Exemptions & Support for SME’s, Extension of Maternity leave to 4 Months, Legalise and Regulate Okada, Decouple VAT, NHIL & GetFund.
