The Member of Parliament for the Salaga South Constituency, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, has called on chiefs, youth, settlers and opinion leaders to work together to build lasting peace and accelerate development in Kulaw and its surrounding communities.

Speaking at the grand durbar of the Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming held at Buma under the theme “Building Bridges of Peace: A Shared Responsibility of the Chiefs, the Youth and the Settlers,” Ibrahimiah said she felt compelled to openly address an important issue so that the people of Kulaw could make an informed judgment.

She explained that following the 2024 general elections, which her party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won by the grace of Allah, the process of appointing Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) commenced, as required after every electoral cycle.

According to her, the East Gonja Municipality received about 21 applications for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position. While some applicants contacted her in her capacity as the area’s MP, others did not.

She stressed that no one was wrong in their approach, noting that as an individual, there was limited influence she could exert in the final selection process.

Touching on development, the MP said her vision is to extend educational and health facilities to Prang communities that currently lack such services.

She disclosed that, in partnership with the Human Secretariat of the National Security, her office is undertaking education and healthcare infrastructure projects in selected Prang communities within the constituency.

She revealed that Phase One of the project has already commenced in communities such as Akamadey, Kokodame and Basare, which are among the first beneficiaries of six-unit classroom blocks and health facilities.

In addition, Ibrahimiah announced plans to construct a steel bridge at Sarikibona Prang, which will link neighbouring communities and improve the movement of people, goods and services.

She also noted that the area is among the first beneficiaries of an agricultural mechanization centre to support farmers and agribusiness.

She emphasised that none of these achievements would be possible without peace, unity and cooperation. She therefore commended the Kulaw Wura, opinion leaders, and the Kulaw Youth Association for initiating and sustaining the annual Kulaw Homecoming.

She also expressed her heartfelt gratitude for being invited to this year’s celebration.

The MP urged the organizers to always invite heads of key agencies—such as the Education Directorate, the Feeder Roads Department and the Health Services—to future durbars, so they can hear directly from the people and respond to their needs.

She disclosed that an application is already before the Health Directorate for the renovation of the Kulaw Health Centre.

On healthcare financing, Ibrahimiah stressed the importance of expanding National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) coverage to enable residents to access quality healthcare without financial hardship.

She reaffirmed her commitment to working closely with the NHIS office to roll out more interventions.

On education, she described it as the backbone of long-term development and said her office is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to improve access to quality education in the constituency.

She announced that a proposal she submitted for a Community Senior High School in Kulaw has been approved, with GETFund set to support the construction of the school.

In her concluding remarks, Ibrahimiah assured the people of her continued commitment to working with traditional authorities, youth groups, government institutions, NGOs and international partners to bring meaningful and impactful development to Kulaw and the entire Salaga South Constituency.

She urged all stakeholders to strengthen unity and build bridges of peace for a prosperous future.

She ended by praying for blessings upon Kulaw and the Salaga South Constituency.

AM

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