The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, has expressed delight over President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to begin the distribution and installation of streetlights across the Greater Accra Region, specifically in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, during his Thank You Tour at Dodowa on May 17, 2025.
The MP spoke at the event, where she was joined by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga East, Edmund Agboh, and other dignitaries, including chiefs, religious leaders, and assembly members from the Ga East Municipality.
Earlier that day, the MP and MCE had taken part in a program focused on the boy child, after which they proceeded to Dodowa for the President’s tour.
In an interview on the sidelines of the event, Akurugu highlighted the severe lack of streetlights in her constituency, describing visibility in many parts of Dome-Kwabenya as dangerously poor.
“Several roads in the constituency remain in complete darkness, and of the few streetlights installed, most are not working due to cable breaks and dead bulbs,” she lamented.
The Dome-Kwabenya legislator reiterated her commitment to her Social Contract with constituents, which includes a promise to improve lighting across the area. She believes the president’s intervention is timely and provides a solid platform to deliver on that promise.
“I have always said we need to light up Dome-Kwabenya. The President’s plan aligns perfectly with what we’ve set out to do, and I’m going to ensure we make the most of this opportunity,” she assured.
Akurugu also touched on sanitation, another pressing issue she and the MCE are tackling head-on. Both leaders are optimistic that the proposed decentralization of the sanitation budget by Cabinet will soon become a reality.
“We are happy Cabinet is moving in that direction. When the budget is decentralized, we will have the resources to act directly and solve sanitation problems in our communities,” she said.
The Thank You Tour saw President Mahama meeting with local leaders and residents to reaffirm his commitment to development across the region while encouraging unity and continued collaboration for national progress.
