The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to construct a modern market in the Bono Region and name it after the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional council during a meeting with the former president, Dormaahene emphasized the need for infrastructural development in key towns within the region, particularly Sunyani and Techiman.
“I want you to put up one or two markets in the main towns of the Bono Region, just as you have done in other places,” he said.
“The markets you have built in Cape Coast, Kumasi and in other regional capitals should be replicated in our region.
“It could be in Sunyani, Techiman or both.” Dormaahene didn’t stop there. He made a bold request that the proposed market, once completed, be named in honour of John Mahama’s wife.“
After putting it up, name the market after my sister, Mrs Lordina Mahama. So that when you are no longer president or have even joined the ancestors, everyone will know that when our in-law and friend became President, he put up the market for us.”
He clarified that the request hadn’t yet been shared with the former First Lady herself, indicating that it was a collective wish of the traditional leaders.
“We have not discussed this with your wife yet. This was only discussed by the chiefs, and we decided to let you know when we meet you,” Dormaahene noted with sincerity.
