By Benjamin Adamafio Commey
Accra, July 16, GNA – Nii Adotey Otintor II, the Sempe Mantse, has appealed to the Government to prioritise the restoration and development of neglected educational institutions and public infrastructure in Ga Mashie to improve the living conditions of residents and preserve the area’s rich cultural heritage.
He specifically called for renewed government commitment to the rehabilitation of Sempe School, the redevelopment of Salaga Market and other key facilities that have, over the years, suffered from inadequate investment and neglect.
Nii Adotey Otintor said the revival of such institutions was essential to promoting quality education, stimulating local economic activity and safeguarding the historical identity of the Ga State.
Speaking at a gathering in Accra, the traditional ruler noted that the neglect of important public institutions had slowed the pace of development in Ga Mashie and deprived many young people of opportunities to realise their full potential.
He urged the Government to make the restoration of dormant educational institutions a national priority, arguing that investment in education remained one of the most effective means of promoting sustainable development.
“The future of every community depends on strong educational institutions and the preservation of its cultural heritage,” he said.
Beyond infrastructure development, Nii Otintor called on traditional authorities to work closely with government and other stakeholders to champion initiatives that would improve the welfare of their people.
He urged chiefs across the country to exercise wisdom and courage in engaging political leaders, stressing that they should demand accountability and measurable development outcomes rather than rely on campaign promises.
He said politicians should be assessed by their integrity, fulfilment of commitments and tangible contributions to national development.
He observed that many political leaders made attractive promises during election campaigns but failed to deliver after assuming office, adding that chiefs had a responsibility to protect the interests of their communities by insisting on transparency and performance.
Nii Otintor also emphasised the importance of principled traditional leadership, saying the strength of every community depended largely on the commitment and vision of its leaders.
He said chiefs must remain focused on advancing the social and economic development of their traditional areas while preserving the customs and values that unite their people.
The Sempe Mantse reaffirmed his dedication to promoting the welfare of the GaDangme people through education, cultural preservation and community development, expressing confidence that renewed investment in Ga Mashie would contribute significantly to national progress.
He called for stronger collaboration between government, traditional authorities and development partners to restore public confidence in state institutions and accelerate development in communities that had experienced years of neglect.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Benjamin Adamafio Commey