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The Chiefs and people of Welembelle in the Sissala East Constituency of the Upper West Region have expressed appreciation to former President Mahama for his development efforts in the area during his tenure in office.

“Through the community water project you gave to us in 2015, water is now running constantly through our taps and the water problem is now a thing of the past,” they said.

Mr Luri Amadu, the Assembly Member for Welembelle Electoral Area, expressed the appreciation in a speech read on behalf of the Chiefs and people of the traditional area during former President Mahama’s visit to the community during his four-day campaign tour of the Upper West Region.

They were equally appreciative of the ICT Centre in the community, stressing that it is helping the youth to stay in touch with events and opportunities around the world.

Among the former President’s development efforts was the Community Day Senior High School (SHS) started in 2015 and which according to Mr Amadu was halted despite follow-ups by the communities.

“Many of our children who could not get placement after the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) due to limited space at the SHS are sitting at home hoping to one day have their dreams realized”, he said.

Mr Amadu, therefore, appealed to the leader of the NDC for the 2020 Elections to endeavour to complete the school when he wins the elections.

The Assembly Member said the absence of a surgical doctor at the health centre in the community was resulting in high maternal and infant deaths.

He, therefore, appealed for an upgrade of the health centre to a hospital for it to better serve the health needs of the people in the area.

Mr Amadu called for the creation of a District and a Constituency out of the current Municipality to facilitate the speedy development of the area.

He, therefore, pledged the commitment of the people in the area to support the NDC to win the December 7, 2020 elections.

Former President Mahama promised to change the accreditation of their health centre to a polyclinic to provide better health care services to the people.

“If there is an emergency here, the nearest hospital is Tumu which is about 47 miles away,” he said and stressed that a quality health care facility for the area was a must in the NDC’s next administration.