In a passionate call for national unity and local development, Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has urged the people of Ada to uphold peace, unity, and justice as vital pillars for Ghana’s progress.
Speaking at the grand durbar of the 88th Asafotufiami Festival of the chiefs and people of Ada, Nana Oye paid glowing tribute to the courage of the Dangbe ancestors and highlighted the festival as a symbol of national heritage and resilience.
“Asafotufiami is not just a celebration—it is a living story of bravery, community, and culture. It reflects Ghana’s peaceful image and the immense potential of Ada in agriculture and tourism,” she stated.
Conveying President John Dramani Mahama’s warm regards and appreciation for the enduring support from the people of Ada, she said, “President Mahama is grateful for the trust you continue to place in him. He is committed to returning that trust with action and results.”
Tying in with the festival’s theme — Peace, Unity and Justice: The Pillars of Our Progress — Nana Oye stressed that peace and tolerance were essential ingredients for national cohesion and economic transformation.
She outlined key initiatives under the government’s “Reset Agenda,” including bold job creation strategies like the 24-Hour Economy, the One Million Coders Programme, and new reforms in the fisheries sector, assuring the youth of Ada of direct benefits.
“The youth of Ada, through the tireless efforts of your MP, Hon. Comfort Doyoe, will not be left behind in Ghana’s transformation journey,” she affirmed.
Turning to infrastructure, Nana Oye revealed that the government’s ‘Big Push’ programme would inject GHS 13.8 billion into infrastructure development, targeting over 5,000km of roads nationwide. She named key Ada road projects—including Kasseh to Ada Foah and Ada Foah to Totope—as top government priorities.
She further assured that market rehabilitation, support for salt and fishing industries, and water supply projects for underserved communities like Pute, Totopey, and Ocanseykope were all in the pipeline.
Concluding her address, Nana Oye called on traditional leaders and residents to blend cultural pride with innovation and technology to build a more prosperous Ada.
“Tradition must not shy away from technology,” she urged. “Together, we will make Ada a land of growth, peace, and opportunity.”
