President Mahama Is to Complete-Long Abandoned NCA Office in Sunyani, Rekindling Hope in Bono Region.
President Mahama Is to Complete long-Abandoned NCA Office in Sunyani, Rekindling Hope in Bono RegionJohn Dramani Mahama has earned renewed admiration from residents of the Bono Region following the revisiting and completion of the National Communications Authority (NCA) office complex in Sunyani — a project his administration initiated before leaving office in 2016 but which remained uncompleted for eight years.
The yet to be finished facility, which is hoped to be fully operational, stands as both an administrative milestone and a political symbol — one that many residents say reflects Mahama’s commitment to continuity in governance and infrastructural development.
A Project Revived
The NCA regional office project was originally conceived to decentralize communications regulation, improve monitoring of telecom operations, and enhance service delivery within the middle belt of Ghana. Work began during Mahama’s previous tenure but stalled after the transition of power in 2017.
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For nearly a decade, the partially completed structure became a familiar but disappointing sight to Sunyani residents — a reminder of halted development and unfulfilled institutional presence.
With Mahama’s return to office, the project has now been revisited, funding restored, and contractors reassigned to complete the work. When finished the office will provide modern workspaces, monitoring facilities, and public service access points expected to strengthen regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications in the region.
Winning Hearts in Bono
Now awaiting commissioning, community leaders, telecom stakeholders, and youth groups are expressing appreciation to the president for what they describe as “redeeming a forgotten promise.”
Many residents say the completion of the NCA office will signal respect for the Bono Region’s role in Ghana’s digital and economic growth.
Local opinion leaders note that beyond the physical structure, the move has rekindled trust.
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“It shows that when projects are started, they must be finished — regardless of which government began them,”.
For many, the project’s completion will represent responsiveness to regional needs rather than partisan politics — a factor that has significantly boosted president Mahama’s appeal among Bono constituents.
Economic and Institutional Impact
When operational, the NCA office is expected to:
Improve monitoring of radio and television frequency use
Enhance telecom compliance and consumer protection
Create administrative and technical jobs
Reduce the need for stakeholders to travel to Accra or Kumasi for regulatory services
Media practitioners in Sunyani have particularly welcomed the development, noting that faster licensing, complaint resolution, and spectrum management will support the region’s growing broadcasting industry.
Renewed Calls for Development
Buoyed by the impending NCA success story, residents and civil society groups are now urging the government to extend similar attention to other stalled or deteriorating projects.
Top among these are:
1. Sunyani Public Library
Once a vibrant academic hub for students and researchers, the facility has suffered years of neglect. Appeals are mounting for renovation, digital resource upgrades, and expanded learning spaces.
2. Sunyani Sports Stadium
Youth groups and sports associations are advocating a major facelift for the Sunyani Sports stadium, citing its potential to host regional tournaments, nurture talent, and stimulate sports tourism.
Community advocates argue that revitalizing these institutions would complement the digital and administrative gains represented by the NCA office.
A Broader Development Signal
Political analysts say the completion of inherited or abandoned projects could become a defining governance approach if sustained.
By prioritizing continuity, they argue, government can reduce waste, accelerate regional equity, and deepen public confidence.
For the people of Bono, the NCA office is more than a communications facility — it is a visible sign that long-delayed development can still be realized.
As President John Dramani Mahama received cheers in Sunyani, the message from residents is clear: gratitude for promises fulfilled — and hope that more transformation is on the way.
Source: Hon.Joseph Addae Akwaboa
Story by Charles Yeboah (Sir Lord)
