Minister handing over to Deputy
Photo with the Media and a cross section members of RCC
An
appeal has been made to the media to give positive reports on issues regarding
the development of the Upper East Region.
The media as “makers of modern”, has
the lauders voice and constant negative reportage especially on the security
situation in the region, sends very bad and gloomy picture to the outside world
since the region is bordering so many neighboring countries.
To a large extend,
this can scare away investors who may want to come and invest and it affects us
the people in the region and for that matter, the country as a whole.
The
appeal was made by the outgoing Upper East Regional Minister RM, Mr. Rockson
Ayine Bukari, during a meeting with the media as part of his handing over
ceremony to the Deputy Upper East Regional Minister Mr. Frank Fuseini Adongo and MP for Zebilla.
It was organized by the Regional Coordinating Council RCC. It will be recalled
that His Excellency Nana Addo last month, reshuffled the Regional Minster Mr.
Rockson Ayine bukari to the office of the President and subsequently asked him
to hand over his duties as a Minister of the U/ER to take up his new office at
the presidency.
Speaking to GBC Online, Mr. Bukari said he was grateful to the
President for the opportunity given him to serve the Upper East as RM and
expressed appreciation to the people for their support and cooperation given
him throughout his stay in office especially the immense contributions of the
media.
He said that upon assumption in to office, he realized that some
Bungalows belonging to the RCC are in the hands of some private individuals and
steps are being taken to retrieve them.
Mr. Bukari thanked the media for the
pivotal role played in the areas of chieftaincy disputes, peace and security among
others.
He indicated that there are many development projects coming into the
region but cannot take place due to lack of land.
He charges the media to
educate the people to understand and be ready to release land for development
purposes and to continue championing the good course of the region.
He advised
them to be circumspect and to always cross check their facts before reporting.
He however apologies to all if in the course discharging his duties, stepped on
toes.
An executive member of the Ghana Journalist Association GJA Samuel
Akapule on behalf of the Regional President commended the outgoing RM for being
the first ever to appreciate the media’s efforts upon his exit from office and
promised that the media will continue to fight for the utmost good of the Upper
Region.
Story
by: GBC’s Emmanuel Akayeti
Akayeti16@gmail.com
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