Western Regional Chairman hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ing. George Kofi Arthur, has pledged one constituency, one bus for each of the region’s 17 constituencies if elected in the forthcoming regional elections.
According to him, the initiative is to ensure that the party’s organisation and grassroots mobilisation is strengthened, thus, the buses would support party activities, grassroots outreach and transportation to meetings and other engagements.
In a message to party delegates ahead of the exercise slated for November 14, 2026, Mr Arthur said he would collaborate with constituency executives to determine how the buses would be funded, managed and maintained.
“I will work to secure 17 buses, one for each of our 17 constituencies, to support party organising, grassroots outreach and travel to meetings and activities,” he stated.
He added that his leadership would prioritise party unity, effective communication with branch executives and regular coordination meetings to ensure every constituency had a voice in regional decisions.
On Youth Employment
Mr Arthur outlined plans to pursue pathways to 10,000 job and livelihood opportunities over four years through technical and vocational training, apprenticeships, internships and business opportunities.
He also pledged to promote women’s economic empowerment by connecting women-owned businesses to finance, equipment, mentorship and markets.
“My prayer is that when the time comes to account for my stewardship, you will be able to look at what we achieved together and say that I earned the trust you placed in me,” he said.
Western Region’s economic development
The chairman hopeful outlined investment priorities across agriculture, responsible mining, fisheries, oil and gas, tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, education and infrastructure.
He said his four-year ambition was to mobilise US$1 billion in investment, while preparing a pipeline of potential investment opportunities worth more than US$30 billion.
He further proposed a GH¢190 million development programme to support areas including youth skills, women’s enterprises, agriculture, fisheries, education, healthcare, tourism, research and environmental resilience.
Mr Arthur, however, clarified that the proposed targets and programmes would require proper costing, financing and the necessary approvals.
As part of his plans, he intends to establish a Western Region Investment and Finance Desk and organise an annual Western Region Investment Summit to help constituencies prepare projects and connect with potential investors and development partners.
He also promised that within his first 100 days in office, he would engage constituency executives across all 17 constituencies, consult branches and communities, prepare a register of local priorities and begin discussions with financing partners.
Mr. Arthur stated that progress reports would distinguish between proposals, signed agreements, funds received, completed projects and verified jobs.
The Chairman hopeful appealed to the delegates to give him the mandate to lead the party in the region.
