Mahama slams DRIP, calls it hasty and ill-conceived

Sunyani, Ghana - September 10, 2024 - National Democratic Congress' (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has slammed the government's District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), calling it a hasty and ill-conceived initiative aimed at scoring political points.

During his campaign tour at the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Mahama argued that the programme was not well thought out, despite its intention to empower local authorities to rehabilitate and maintain roads.

“The DRIP initiative was not well thought through and this is evident in a video I saw on how the equipment was transported to the various localities, he stated.

“The government should have gotten payloaders to ensure an appropriate transportation of the equipment. Apart from that, some of the machines have been left unused because there are no skilled workers to operate them,''he added.

On July 31,2024. President Akufo-Addo launched DRIP, highlighting the critical role of road infrastructure in economic growth and social development. The programme includes a comprehensive fleet of 2,240 pieces of equipment to improve road infrastructure nationwide.

Mahama's criticism comes as the government aims to decentralize development and improve the quality of life for Ghanaians, with many district roads remaining in poor condition. 

Source : Lead News Online