The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, has strongly defended recent improvements in food prices and government infrastructure projects, challenging critics to reconnect with their constituents.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Zuwera recounted a radio comment from a citizen who stated that the prices of key food commodities had declined significantly. The man, she said, explained that before January 2025, he needed GH¢600 to prepare four bottles of shito (a local spicy sauce), but now with the same amount, he can make eight bottles. This, he attributed to falling prices of frytol oil, tomatoes, ginger, pepper, and even dried fish (Keta school boys).
She criticized some MPs who dismissed such testimonies, saying, “If your constituents say this is not good news and you disagree, then it’s your own cup of tea. Go back to your constituencies, hold town hall meetings, and find out what your people are really saying.”
Hon. Zuwera stressed the importance of lawmakers staying connected with the needs and realities of their constituents. “Our people brought us to Parliament to protect their interests. We cannot ignore them,” she added.
She also highlighted a long-standing challenge with pre-mix fuel in her constituency. “For over four years, I’ve received countless calls from fisherfolk asking about pre-mix fuel shortages. They were forced to buy petrol and diesel at high prices to run their engines. Today, that issue has been resolved. Pre-mix fuel is now readily available, and fishing activities are ongoing without MPs being constantly called to intervene,” she explained.
Hon. Zuwera further commended the Finance Minister for announcing the construction of a bridge over the Volta Lake at Dambai—an infrastructure project she said has brought great excitement to communities along the Eastern Corridor, including Salaga South.
She narrated the difficulty of traveling from Accra to Salaga due to unreliable ferry services at Dambai. “A journey that should take a few hours ends up taking overnight due to ferry delays. Travelers—including pregnant women and nursing mothers—often spend the night stranded, especially when overloaded trucks block the ferries.”
She noted that with the bridge’s construction, these travel hardships will be eased. “Once completed, the bridge will significantly reduce travel time and enhance economic activity in the area.”
