National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional Chairman aspirant, Ing.George Kofi Arthur, has unveiled an ambitious development agenda for the region, promising to secure 17 buses for the party’s 17 constituencies to help grassroots mobilisation and enhance the party’s welfare.
He has also pledged to mobilise US$1 billion in investment in the party over a four year period to create sustainable jobs if elected to lead the umbrella family in the Western Region.
Mr Arthur, who is number 2 on the ballot, said his proposed agenda is aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structures while promoting economic development and job creation across the Western Region.
In a message to branch and constituency executives and delegates ahead of the regional elections on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Mr Arthur, a 3-term MP for Amenfi Central since 2005, called for fresh leadership anchored on unity, mutual respect and collective responsibility.
A key component of his proposal is the provision of 17 buses, one for each constituency, to support party organisation, grassroots mobilisation and transportation for meetings and other party activities.
He said he would work with constituency executives to develop a sustainable funding, management and maintenance arrangement for the buses.
On economic development, Mr Arthur outlined a four-year ambition to mobilise US$1 billion in investment, alongside a longer-term plan to develop a pipeline of potential investment opportunities worth more than US$30 billion.
He also proposed a GH¢190 million development programme covering youth skills development, women’s enterprises, agriculture, fisheries, education, healthcare, tourism, research, environmental protection and accountability.
To advance the proposals, he pledged to establish a Western Region Investment and Finance Desk and organise an annual Western Region Investment Summit to connect constituencies with local and international investors, financial institutions and development partners.
Mr Arthur said his administration would also pursue pathways to create 10,000 jobs and livelihood opportunities over four years, with verified jobs reported separately.
He further identified specific investment opportunities across all 17 constituencies, taking into account their economic potential and local resources.
Among the proposals are petroleum and petrochemical development in Jomoro, oil and gas services in Ellembelle, tourism and fisheries in Ahanta West, port logistics in Takoradi, marine engineering in Sekondi and mining-related services in Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea-Huni Valley.
He said each constituency would have the opportunity to identify and present its own development priorities to ensure that the regional agenda reflects the needs of local communities.
Outlining his first 100-day priorities, Mr Arthur said he would engage constituency executives, consult branch structures and communities, prepare a register of local development priorities and initiate discussions with potential financing partners.
He also promised to publish an accountability report outlining progress, with clear distinctions between proposals, signed agreements, funds received, completed projects and verified jobs.
