He said key government initiatives, including the 24-Hour Economy programme, the Big Push programme, and the proposed Women’s Development Bank, had the potential to bring renewed hope to ordinary Ghanaians, particularly residents of rural communities.

Naa Mornah made these remarks at Sankana during a visit by the Upper West Regional Minister to the Sankana Traditional Council as part of his tour of traditional councils in the region.

The Paramount Chief expressed optimism about the positive impact of the proposed 24-hour market to be constructed at Sankana on the livelihoods of the people. He appealed to the government, through the Regional Minister, to ensure the project was implemented.

“This project, when realised, will transform local commerce, create jobs for the youth and women, and position Sankana as a vibrant economic hub within the district,” he noted.

Naa Mornah also appealed for the construction of major roads in the traditional area, including the Sankana–Nyimbali road, to improve access to healthcare and education. He further called for the upgrading of the Sankana Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound to a higher-level health facility to enable it to provide critical services currently unavailable at the centre.

At Nadowli, the Traditional Council raised concerns over a sharp increase in fees for the registration and renewal of firearms submitted to the police under the Gun Amnesty programme.

Speaking on behalf of the Council, the Presiding Member of the Nadowli District Assembly, Mr. Briamah Yakubu, said residents had complained that registration fees had increased from about GH¢90.00 to over GH¢600.00. He cautioned that such increases, if not addressed, could discourage public participation in similar national programmes in the future.

Mr. Yakubu also appealed to the government to consider tarring the Nadowli–Macoy–Daffiama road to ease transportation challenges, especially during the rainy season. He further called for the maintenance of the Nadowli Hospital mortuary to spare residents the burden of travelling to Jirapa, Nandom, or Wa for mortuary services.

In his response, the Upper West Regional Minister, Mr. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the 24-Hour Economy programme. He indicated that construction work on the Sankana market was expected to begin by the end of March 2026.

The Minister acknowledged the concerns raised by the Nadowli Traditional Council and assured them that steps were being taken to address some of the challenges. He called on traditional leaders to support the government’s efforts in implementing programmes and policies aimed at improving the livelihoods of citizens.

As part of his tour, the Regional Minister also visited the Charikpong, Kaleo, and Takpo Traditional Councils in the Nadowli-Kaleo District.