A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Upper East Regional Communications Team, Mr. Johnson Ayine, has asserted that the previous NPP administration facilitated several GETFund projects across the Upper East Region, despite what he describes as limited public visibility of such efforts at the time.
Speaking on the BlueWaves Breakfast Show on Tuesday, April 21, Mr. Ayine maintained that the NPP government made significant investments in educational infrastructure through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), contributing to the development of schools and learning facilities in the region.
“We (NPP) brought a lot of GETFund projects to the Upper East Region; it’s just that our Minister did not go round like what the NDC is doing,” he stated.
According to him, while the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has been more visible in showcasing ongoing projects, it does not diminish the contributions made by the previous government.
Mr. Ayine argued that many of the projects currently being highlighted may have been initiated or influenced by groundwork laid during the NPP’s tenure. He emphasized that development should be assessed based on impact rather than publicity, noting that the absence of widespread tours or public engagements at the time should not overshadow the achievements recorded.
His comments come amid ongoing discussions about the rollout and visibility of GETFund projects in the Upper East Region, with political stakeholders offering differing perspectives on credit and performance.
Mr. Ayine further called on the public to take a broader view of development efforts over the years, urging that recognition be given where it is due, regardless of political affiliation.
The debate over GETFund projects continues to draw public interest, particularly as residents of the region look forward to improved educational infrastructure to address long-standing challenges such as inadequate classrooms and limited learning resources.
Source: BlueWaves radio 93.7FM | Maurice Duncan
