Dorimon Traditional Council Praises NDC’s Developmental Achievements

Middle- Paramount Chief of Dorimon - Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II

The Dorimon Traditional Council has lauded the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its significant contributions to the development of the Dorimon Traditional Area, highlighting the party’s pivotal role in infrastructure and social service improvements over the years. Speaking on behalf of the Paramount Chief, Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, Dr. Adams Sabogu commended the NDC’s historical support, noting that over 70 percent of major projects in the area were initiated during previous NDC administrations.

During a recent visit to the Traditional Council, the Regional Minister for the Upper West Region, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, engaged with traditional authorities and community leaders to discuss ongoing development efforts and future initiatives. Dr. Sabogu emphasized that projects such as the Dorimon Health Centre, local markets, schools, rural electrification, and water supply schemes , including the Jambusi Water Project—stand as testament to the area’s longstanding political support for the NDC, which secured all polling stations in Dorimon during the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.

However, he expressed concern over the recurring neglect of the area when political power shifts, urging the government to sustain and accelerate development efforts. The Paramount Chief called for urgent intervention in critical sectors, particularly education and health, to address lingering challenges that continue to impede community progress.

The traditional leader pointed out that the Dorimon Community Senior High School (E-Block), constructed and roofed since 2016, remains abandoned and unutilized, hindering educational advancement. He appealed to government authorities to expedite its completion, facilitate its absorption into the Ghana Education Service, and facilitate student admissions for the upcoming academic year.

On health issues, the chief lamented the long distances residents travel to access referral services, with the Wa West District Hospital in Wechiau located approximately 21 kilometers away. Poor road conditions exacerbate these challenges, often resulting in preventable deaths. He called for the upgrade of the Dorimon Health Centre to at least a polyclinic, as well as the construction and upgrading of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in underserved communities.

Standding- UW Regional Minister - Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing

Responding to these concerns, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing noted that the Dorimon Health Centre requires additional facilities, including a maternity ward, separate wards for males and females, and a functional laboratory, to qualify for upgrade to a polyclinic. He assured that the Wa West District Assembly would support the phased improvement of the facility by providing infrastructure and equipment necessary for the upgrade, aligning with the government’s broader Agenda 111 health infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery across the region.

Regarding education, the Regional Minister announced that the E-Block project would be continued and repackaged into a boarding school facility. The upgraded design will incorporate dining halls, laboratories, dormitories, and perimeter fencing to improve learning conditions. Furthermore, the traditional authorities are encouraged to consider transforming the facility into a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institute, fostering skills development and increasing employment opportunities for graduates.