Sheer Wickedness, Greed, and Arrogance of Power Is The Cause of “No Show” Development in Asunafo North – Hon. Haruna Mohammed ( B.A)

In an exclusive interview with MasemTvGh, Hon. Haruna Mohammed, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Asunafo North, delivered a poignant critique of the current state of development in his constituency. He asserted that “sheer wickedness, greed, and arrogance of power” are the major contributing factors to the stunted development in Asunafo North.

During the interview, Hon. Mohammed painted a vivid picture of the struggles in Asunafo North, attributing the stagnation to deliberate neglect and mismanagement by those in power. “Asunafo North has immense potential,” he began, “with fertile lands, a hardworking population, and a strategic location. Yet, we remain underdeveloped due to the sheer wickedness, greed, and arrogance of power exhibited by current leadership, especially when they’ve had the opportunity to serve in higher offices in government .”

Hon. Mohammed did not mince words as he described what he termed “wickedness.” He highlighted the poor state of infrastructure, particularly roads, and healthcare centers and schools which cripples transportation, viability of the constituents and commerce and preparing for future success through quality education. “Our roads are in deplorable conditions,” he stated. “Farmers cannot get their produce to markets, students struggle to reach their schools, as if that alone is not enough they go to sit in life threatening classrooms and some even sit under trees to study and at the end of the day compete with those in other cities for the same examination and patients are unable to access healthcare promptly. This neglect is not accidental but a conscious decision to ignore the critical needs of our community. How fair is this is not wickedness?, Meanwhile, we our current MP is given an amount of close to hundred thousand Ghana Cedis ( One Billion Cedis) every quarter ( every 3 months) as his share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) to be used to improve the quality of education ( GetFund quota), quality of Health( National Health quota), quality of Socioeconomic infrastructure amongst others. So I ask again, what has Asunafo North done to deserve such a heartless threat?”

The NDC candidate further elaborated on how greed has seeped into the governance of Asunafo North, leading to the misallocation and misappropriation of resources. “Funds meant for public projects often disappear into the pockets of a few individuals,” he explained. “Contracts are awarded based on connections and kickbacks rather than merit. This corruption deprives the community of necessary infrastructure and services, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and underdevelopment.”

Addressing the issue of arrogance of power, Hon. Mohammed criticized the leadership’s disconnect from the people. “Leaders who should be serving the public act as rulers, imposing their will without consultation or consideration of the people’s needs,” he remarked. “They operate with a sense of impunity, believing they are above accountability, annoyance of all is, you hear them say, my duty as a Member of Parliament in Asunafo North, just to keep the money, buy some number of NPP delegates to become the parliamentary candidate and once I’m elected the parliament candidate of the NPP, no matter how bad I am, I will still with because I’m covered by the NPP colours. This arrogance breeds resentment and distrust, stifling any genuine efforts at development.”

When asked about his plans to address these issues if elected, Hon. Mohammed outlined a comprehensive strategy rooted in transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.
“First, we need to establish a transparent system for resource allocation and project implementation,” he asserted. This involves auditing existing projects to ensure that funds are used appropriately and holding those responsible for mismanagement accountable.” Hon. Mohammed emphasized the importance of setting up mechanisms for public access to information about resource utilization, enabling citizens to voice their concerns without fear of retribution.
“Inclusivity is key,” Hon. Mohammed continued. “Development plans should be made in consultation with the community. We need to listen to the people, understand their needs, and involve them in decision-making processes. This approach will ensure that projects are tailored to the actual needs of the constituency, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among the populace.”

Hon. Mohammed concluded the interview with a call to action for the people of Asunafo North. “We cannot continue on this path of neglect and mismanagement,” he urged. “It is time for a change, a change that will bring transparency, accountability, and inclusive development. Together, we can build a better future for Asunafo North, where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.”