Captain Smart Commends Mahama Over Swift Intervention on Mumford Fishing Harbour
GOMOA WEST, GHANA — Captain Blessed Godsbrain Smart has expressed profound appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his swift intervention towards the completion of the long-delayed Mumford Fishing Harbour project.
In a letter dated October 15, 2026, addressed to the President, Captain Smart, on behalf of Team Smart, the chiefs, fisherfolk, fish processors, traders, youth and residents of Mumford, praised the President for responding promptly to his petition concerning the harbour.
He specifically commended President Mahama for directing the Central Regional Minister and the Ministry of Transport to visit the project site, assess the situation and develop an appropriate plan for its completion.
According to Captain Smart, the directive has renewed hope among residents who depend on fishing and related activities for their livelihoods.
He described the Mumford Fishing Harbour as more than an infrastructure project, stressing that its completion would improve the safety and productivity of fisherfolk, enhance fish handling and processing, create employment opportunities for young people and stimulate economic activities within the coastal community.
Captain Smart further noted that the harbour holds significant economic importance for women whose livelihoods depend on fishing, fish processing and trading.
He said the President’s response demonstrates a commitment to addressing the concerns of ordinary citizens and communities whose development needs require urgent attention.
“ A petition becomes meaningful when leadership listens; hope becomes credible when leadership acts; and development becomes possible when political authority is exercised with compassion, urgency and purpose,” Captain Smart stated in the letter.
He also assured the President that Team Smart stands ready to cooperate with the Central Regional Minister, the Ministry of Transport, relevant technical agencies and other institutions involved in inspecting the project and planning its completion.
Captain Smart expressed hope that the directive would be implemented promptly and lead to the mobilisation of the resources needed to complete the harbour successfully.
He concluded by thanking President Mahama for listening to the concerns of the people of Mumford and taking steps towards addressing them.
The development has renewed attention on the importance of completing the Mumford Fishing Harbour, which is expected to support fishing activities, strengthen local commerce and improve economic opportunities for residents when completed.
