Dr. Archibald Letsa, the former Volta Regional Minister, has shared reflections on his unexpected political journey and the lessons he learned during his time in office.
Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Dr. Letsa noted that he never anticipated becoming the longest-serving minister for the region.
“In campaigning, I learned that what you say in town A should be different from town B, because all politics is local,” he stated, highlighting one of the key insights from his political experience.
Dr. Letsa described his tenure as both challenging and fulfilling, citing the Volta Dam spillage in 2023 as one of the most difficult moments.
“We were actually overwhelmed by the Volta Dam spillage in 2023, but I’m grateful for one thing: we did not lose a single life,” he recalled, pointing to coordinated emergency responses as a crucial factor in preventing fatalities.
Despite the unexpected nature of his lengthy service, Dr. Letsa considers maintaining peace in the region as his proudest legacy. “Leaving the Volta Region peaceful,” he said, “is my greatest achievement.”
