The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has called on the newly elected government to prioritize an audit of the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam to address systemic agricultural challenges.
In a statement congratulating President John Dramani Mahama on his victory, PFAG emphasized the dam’s potential to contribute an additional 20-30% to Ghana’s agricultural GDP and mitigate the effects of climate change.
However, the group raised concerns about alleged mismanagement and extortion under the previous administration.
They urged the new government to initiate an immediate audit as part of its “Operation Recover All Loot” agenda to reclaim misappropriated funds and ensure the project’s proper implementation.
PFAG also advocated for budgetary allocations to complete the dam within the President’s first 120 days in office, highlighting its critical role in unlocking the agricultural sector’s potential and driving sustainable economic growth.
“The Pwalugu multi-purpose dam has the potential to address climate change issues and provide an additional 20% to 30% of agricultural GDP when properly implemented. However, the dam has been used as an avenue for extortion by the previous regime without accountability. We urge you to ensure that any illegal funds are recovered and returned to the state,” the statement read.
READ ALSO: