Gwollu: Mr. Samali Niyundo Jeroboam, the Chairman of the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) in the Sissala West District, has appealed to parliamentary candidates to propose solutions and commit to action plans that will uplift the communities they seek to lead. “As we delve into these discussions today, I urge all of us to approach our dialogue with open minds and collaborative spirits,” Mr. Jeroboam said. He added that sharing ideas and committing to actionable plans could lay a foundation for sustainable development in the Sissala West District.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Jeroboam made the call at Gwollu during an inter-party dialogue for parliamentary candidates that focused on vital sectors that shape the lives of the constituents. The topics ranged from education, health, economy, agriculture, and employment and were organized by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). Mr. Jeroboam urged participants to take insights from the dialogue seriously and ensure that the voices of the
people of Sissala West were heard and acted upon.
Mr. Naliwie Baluwie Salifu, the parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), promised to establish a model crèche for the Gwollu community and extend support to teacher trainees to attract competent teachers to the constituency. He also assured that he would use his position to lobby for means of transport for workers, especially teachers serving in hard-to-reach areas.
Mr. Shaibu Yussif, the parliamentary candidate of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), promised to ensure the BECE was written in a conducive environment. He resolved to support female teachers in the nursery, which would reduce the burden of working and caring for their children. “We must ensure that every child in Sissala West has the opportunity to learn in a conducive environment, equipped with the resources they need to thrive,” he said.
On health, both aspirants identified the need to create access to quality healthcare services, reduce disparities, and invest in health
infrastructure. Speaking of employment, the aspirants agreed that job creation was essential for the district’s growth, and it was their responsibility to foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and supports local businesses.
There were peace messages by the aspirants who also committed themselves to ensuring peace before, during, and after the elections. Kuoro Abdul Rahman Baat, the Bullu Kuoro (Chief), on behalf of the Gwollu Traditional Council, urged all to ensure they safeguard the area’s peace. “As Chiefs, we call on all to support the peace during this electioneering period, our party is peace so support it,” he said.