In a bold move to drive development in the Western Region, the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has led a high-level strategic dialogue involving key political and traditional leaders across the region.
Organized through the Western Regional Coordinating Council in collaboration with the Western Regional House of Chiefs, the one-day development forum brought together stakeholders from government, traditional leadership, and political institutions.
The meeting was chaired by Mr Nelson, who was accompanied by a distinguished delegation including members of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, 15 Members of Parliament from the governing NDC, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Regional Executives of the NDC, and other institutional leaders.
“This dialogue is the first of its kind, and it underscores our shared commitment to the progress of the Western Region beyond partisanship. We must come together as leaders and stakeholders to shape a prosperous future for our people,” Mr Nelson said in his opening remarks.
The event also drew Ministers of State and senior political appointees from the Mahama-led administration who hail from the Western Region. Discussions centered on development priorities and practical solutions to the region’s longstanding challenges.
The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyemang IV, praised the initiative as a historic and unifying step forward. “For the first time, we have gathered all key players: chiefs, politicians, and technocrats on one platform to discuss the future of our region. This is commendable, and we thank the Regional Minister and the leadership of the ruling government for making this happen,” he stated.
The Regional House of Chiefs, in a joint statement, described the dialogue as “an important milestone in fostering unity and coordinated development in the region.” They expressed optimism that the outcome of the discussions would be translated into actionable policies and investments.
As a follow-up to the dialogue, the chiefs and political leadership of the Western Region are scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the President today, July 30, at the seat of government to brief him on the deliberations and outcomes.
The maiden Western Region Development Dialogue signals a renewed sense of urgency and cooperation in addressing the region’s development needs from infrastructure and education to job creation and governance.
