The Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has contributed to the debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA), describing it as inspired and forward-looking.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahimah stated that the SONA delivered by President John Dramani Mahama last Friday, 27th February 2026, clearly outlined a progressive vision for the country. She expressed satisfaction that Hon. Dominic Nitiwul was present in the chamber, saying she wanted to remind him that his constituents in the Bimbila, who were listening to the debate, would not be pleased with his comments.
According to her, the people of Bimbila have already experienced the impact of the new governance under President Mahama within just one year in office.
She further noted that Hon. Oti Bless, Hon. Stanley, and other Members of Parliament, including the Ministers for Roads and Highways, were present in the chamber. She therefore urged Hon. Nitiwul briefed them on the current state of the Saboba–Bimbila road since the NDC assumed power. She also asked him to inform the House about the condition of the Banda road stretch from Sibi through Kpaasa to Nkwanta under the current administration.
Hon. Ibrahimah added that she and Hon. Nitiwul are neighbors and both use the same road when traveling to and from their constituencies during parliamentary recess.
She stressed that the level of work done on the road within the past year shows a significant difference compared to 2024, to the extent that one would hardly recognize it. She credited President Mahama for the improvement, noting that the road rehabilitation has reduced the cost of doing business for farmers in Hon. Nitiwul’s constituency.
According to her, farmers transporting their produce, especially yams, to markets in Kpaasa and Nkwanta now incur lower transportation costs because the road is more motorable. Vehicles no longer break down frequently, and farm produce no longer gets spoiled on the way, enabling farmers to recover their production costs.
She concluded by quoting a popular Ghanaian proverb: “Wo nyi me aye aa, me bo me din bone,” which means, “If you will not praise me, please do not spoil my name.” She argued that if Hon. Nitiwul is unwilling to commend President Mahama for what she described as excellent performance within one year, he should refrain from criticizing him, especially since he is also benefiting from the President’s development initiatives.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Emmanuel Anyigba
