Leadership That Delivers: The impact of Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq on Nanton

At a time when political talk often feels louder than real results, true leadership is best judged by what people can actually see and feel in their daily lives. For the people of Nanton Constituency, 2025 has made one thing clear: effective representation is not about making noise or chasing headlines, but about consistent, visible progress. That progress has been driven by Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq, whose work over the past year reflects a genuine commitment to service, inclusion, and development.

One of the biggest challenges facing many rural and peri-urban communities is reliable access to electricity. Dr. Abdul-Khaliq has taken this challenge seriously and addressed it directly. The installation of electric transformers in Jana, Moya, Dohi, and Tigu has significantly improved power supply for homes and small businesses. Alongside this, the distribution of 200 streetlight bulbs across various communities has enhanced safety, extended economic activity into the night, and improved everyday living conditions. These may seem like modest interventions, but for communities that have lived with darkness and unstable power for years, the impact is deeply meaningful.

*Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq has consistently stepped in where institutional systems failed. At critical moments when the Nanton District Assembly lacked the capacity to function, he provided direct financial support to keep essential governance and public services running. On 26th June, he released GHS 10, 000 for assembly-related needs. This was followed by GHS 15,000 on 2nd July and a further GHS 20,000 on 10th September. These funds were not discretionary gestures—they were emergency interventions requested by the Assembly through the DCE, at a time when it could not meet its basic responsibilities.This support addressed urgent and unavoidable obligations: assistance for the funerals of chiefs, feeding of security personnel in Nanton, and other statutory duties the Assembly admitted it had no funds to cover. More critically, GHS 20,000 was provided to enable the completion of the Assembly’s Medium-Term Development Plan—without which the district would have been denied its third-quarter statutory release. An additional GHS 10,000 funded the National Girl Child Day celebration, while another GHS 10,000 was officially donated to the Regional Coordinating Council on behalf of the Assembly for National Farmers’ Day activities. Even core institutional responsibilities that should never collapse were rescued through the MP’s intervention. An amount of Ghc15,000 was also released for the rent for the NHIA office in Nanton—an Assembly obligation—was paid from the MP’s share of the Common Fund after threats of closure due to arrears. The purchase of tyres for the NADMO vehicle, also the duty of the Assembly, was similarly funded by the MP with an amount of Ghc14, 000 when the assembly failed to act. Together, these emergency interventions totalled GHS 29,000 and prevented the shutdown of critical public services*

Below are the breakdown for the three quarters

MPs common fund Releases

1. 1st Quarter: 178,979.17
2. 2nd Quarter: 331,774.41
3. 3rd Quarter: 269,230.44

Total: 779,954.02
Below is the summary of the expenditure on the Assembly

1. Funerals + security: 45000
2. medium term development plan: 20000
3. district girl child celebration: 10000
4. Support to RCC: 10000
5. NHIA rent: 15000
6. NADMO tyres: 14000
7. Support for Security (Dec): 16000

Total releases to support Assembly: 130,008
Total Amount received for 3 quarters for MPs common fund: 779,954.02

Percentage: 16.6%
Education continues to sit at the centre of Dr. Abdul-Khaliq’s development vision. Understanding that the future of the constituency depends on its young people, he has consistently invested in both students and the structures that support them. In 2025, 1,000 mathematical sets were distributed to BECE candidates, easing pressure on parents and ensuring that no student was disadvantaged due to a lack of basic learning materials. Additional financial support strengthened the BECE process itself, with GHS 10,000 allocated for GES exam monitoring, another GHS 10,000 for candidates’ feeding and transportation, and GHS 10,000 to support district schools’ teams.

Beyond exams, attention was given to long-standing gaps in school infrastructure and resources. Support toward completing the Tinkurigu JHS project, the donation of 20 ceiling fans and 20 desktop computers to Nanton SHS, and the provision of laptops and printers to the GES office all point to a well-rounded approach to education—one that values both the classroom experience and effective administration. Maintenance works, including roofing sheets for schools in Tampion, Sahakpalgu, and Jana, further show a focus on lasting solutions rather than temporary fixes.

Dr. Abdul-Khaliq’s commitment to developing human potential is also reflected in his support for scholarships. With 40 beneficiaries under the GETFund, 15 students supported through the local scholarship secretariat, and 150 students benefiting from direct MPs’ educational support, many young people have been given opportunities that financial hardship might otherwise have denied them.

Healthcare, water, and sanitation have also received strong attention. Medical equipment worth GHS 300,000(plus Gh18000 for transportation from Accra to Nanton, from his personal pocket) was supplied to district health facilities, alongside an ultrasound machine for a health centre—steps that have improved diagnosis and overall healthcare delivery. Eye screening and surgical procedures for 60 people restored not only sight, but dignity and independence. Access to clean water was expanded through the construction of mechanised boreholes in Sandu, Zieng, Balshee, Sahanaayili, the Nanton Chief Palace, and Nanton Liman Fong. These projects have eased the daily burden on women and children.

In terms of general development and livelihoods, the repair of the Digu Bridge has improved movement and boosted economic activity, especially for farmers and traders. The distribution of motorbikes to hardworking farmers(which should have been provided by the Assembly) and traditional authorities reflects a clear understanding of how mobility supports productivity and local governance. Additionally, securing appointments for constituents in institutions such as EPA(6), GES(4), NADMO(8), and the National Investment Bank(1) highlights a deliberate effort to promote inclusion and ensure that the people of Nanton are represented at the national level.

Taken together, these efforts tell a clear story of leadership driven by action rather than promises. Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq’s work in 2025 shows that when leadership is grounded in empathy, careful planning, and accountability, development becomes real and measurable. For the people of Nanton, this is more than politics—it is progress they can see, experience, and trust.

*Alhassan Chahayilidoo, deputy communication officer- Nanton*

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