Dr. David Kofi Wuaku promises to transform Volta if voted Council of State Member

Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, originally from Peki Avetili, has outlined several of his plans to transform the Volta Region if elected by the 36-member electoral college to serve as the council of state member for the region.

With over 20 years of experience at the Bank of Ghana from 1994 to 2014, along with a decade as a consultant in various sectors both locally and internationally, he aims to utilize his extensive network and expertise to align with H.E John Dramani Mahama's vision for the region.

A central strategy he intends to implement is uniting the political and institutional appointees of the president from the region to enhance the lives of Voltarians. "My bid is to be a binding factor," he said. "We are blessed with appointees in key ministries such as Roads, Tourism, and Foreign Affairs." He expressed that, if given the opportunity, he plans to mobilize stakeholders to promote sustainable development.

Recognizing the challenges farmers face, particularly in marketing their products, he has consulted engineers to establish agro-processing factories aimed at creating jobs and facilitating year-round farming through irrigation support. He noted that his vision includes investing in research and industrial processing to fully harness local resources.

Dr. Wuaku also underscores the importance of technology, expressing his desire to turn the region into a hub for Information Technology by emphasizing IT education. "The future belongs to those who understand information technology," he emphasized. To prepare the youth for global competition, he plans to implement IT scholarship programs and establish technology hubs throughout the Volta Region.

"We will provide enough computers or computer-related gadgets that even from a very young level, they will have access to manipulate this in software development, in hardware development. They will just be practising this as a lifestyle," he stated passionately. He compares his vision to that of global IT leaders such as India, Israel, and Japan, stressing that the youth in Volta must take charge of the industry. "When you go to places like Dubai, when you see anybody on top of IT, it is either the Indians or certain countries. We want to create the youth of our region to take control of that," he added.

Dr. Wuaku envisions a transformed Volta Region driven by innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning. "I will use my network to attract investment," he declares. With plans to develop the tourism sector, create employment opportunities, and ensure sustainable growth, he emphasizes, "As a financial expert and development strategist, I have the capacity and network to bring physical evidence of development to the Volta Region."

At 58, he remains actively engaged in initiatives designed to provide young Ghanaians with the skills and resources necessary for success. In addition to his financial expertise, Dr. Wuaku possesses considerable knowledge of the fisheries sector. "I have a deep understanding of the wealth we possess in our ocean," he explains, stressing that it's vital to explore aquaculture and sustainable marine practices to advance food security and economic growth.

Stressing the role of education in achieving his goals, he notes the region's historically strong university attendance rate and asserts the need to maintain that standard. "We will encourage our young people to go to school. It is something that is credited to the Volta Region. When you check statistics from all the universities, it used to be that Voltarians are the highest number of people who go to university," he remarked.

He envisions a future where the region continues to produce top-tier professors and intellectuals. "When you hear the names of professors, you will just be hearing our names. We want to keep it moving so that we can impact knowledge," he said. Further extending his vision beyond IT and education, Dr. Kofi Wuaku aims to nurture transformational leaders. "Leadership is not just studied in classrooms. It must also be developed in line with generational changes. A leader must be influential and demonstrate practical evidence of change," he declared.

He pointed to global figures like Nelson Mandela, JJ Rawlings, and Kwame Nkrumah as exemplary models of selfless leadership. "Look at these people, how they worked, how they were selfless. They were not doing anything for themselves, but to lead people to see development. This is what I stand for," he affirmed.

As the elections draw nearer, Dr. Kofi Wuaku urges assembly members to make responsible voting decisions. "My plea is that we must do this with a great concern for the future of this region. We must do it with determination that the choice I am making, I am doing it for the future," he said. He cautioned against electing leaders driven by personal gain, emphasizing the significance of preparing for the future.