THE Tamale Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Alhaji Abdulai Harruna Friday, has appealed against the wanton sale of lands in the metropolis.
He has advised that lands earmarked for development purposes should not be sold to private developers, to the detriment of the socio-economic needs of the people.
Residents in the metropolis have been complaining incessantly about the continuous sale of lands earmarked for the construction of places of convenience, recreational centres and schools to individuals and organisations.
According to the MCE, such attitudes did not only draw the development of the area back, but also denied the people, including children, of their pressing social needs such as playgrounds.
Alhaji Friday made the appeal during a visit to some selected communities to formally introduce himself to the people and also assess areas that required urgent intervention.
Among the communities he visited were Wovogu, Wovoguma, Taha, Gbalahi, Gbirima and Kpintalgu.
Lack of potable water, accessible roads and electricity were identified as the major concerns of the people in all the communities he visited.
The MCE, at separate meetings, noted that although it was the responsibility of the assembly to ensure the general well-being of the people, “the assembly alone cannot achieve much without your support and co-operation.”
He said in spite of the overwhelming demands on the assembly, it could only give priority attention to areas that required immediate attention.
Alhaji Friday reminded the people of the need to ensure lasting peace and security in the area to attract investors to create employment opportunities for the youth.
The MCE further gave a promise that he would operate an open and transparent administration, and called for their unflinching support.
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