The Member of Parliament for Cape Coast North Constituency, Hon. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, popularly known as Ragga, has issued a strong call for the equitable inclusion of his constituency in the Cape Coast Eight-Year Development Plan.

He argues that the current blueprint overlooks the needs of his constituents, concentrating proposed projects solely in the Cape Coast South area.

Speaking at a strategic forum to mobilize resources for the 2026-2033 plan, Dr. Nyarku voiced concerns over what he termed a “development imbalance” within the metropolis. After a meticulous review of the document launched last year, he noted the absence of any projects earmarked for Cape Coast North.

“We have carefully scrutinized the plan, and it is evident that our part of the city has been left out. All the outlined projects are clustered in the south. The people of Cape Coast North are citizens of this metropolis and deserve to be part of its long-term vision,” the MP stated.

He specifically proposed that key projects, such as the construction of a children’s park and an ultra-modern shopping mall, be located in Cape Coast North to redress the geographical disparity and ensure balanced development. “For development to be meaningful, it must be inclusive and spread evenly. We cannot have a metropolis that develops only in one direction,” he added.

Hon. Nyarku urged the Metropolitan Assembly, planners, and stakeholders to revisit the blueprint and make the necessary amendments to incorporate projects that would directly benefit the residents of Cape Coast North. His remarks underscored a growing sentiment in the community for a fairer distribution of the city’s development agenda.

The strategic forum convened community leaders, stakeholders, and development partners to deliberate on funding and implementation strategies for the ambitious eight-year plan.

Source By DC Kwame Kwakye