AbdulSalam Mohammed Daaru, former secretary to the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Nasser Muhammad Toure, says the late legislator was elected on the back of his strong record in service, philanthropy and community development, with education as a top priority.
Speaking on The Verdict with Isaac Addae on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Daaru explained that residents of Ayawaso East had grown disillusioned with leaders who made promises without delivering tangible development. This, he said, influenced their decision to support the late Nasser Muhammad Toure.
“The people of the constituency had seen leaders who speak words, but no real impact in terms of governance and development,” Daaru said. “So we were looking for somebody who had a track record in service, philanthropic and humanitarian activity.”
According to Daaru, one of the first major interventions introduced by the late MP was the establishment of an education committee to oversee the welfare of students in the constituency. He said the committee operated consistently from 2012 until Toure’s death.
He noted that the initiative supported students through bursaries, scholarships and mentorship, particularly during major examinations such as the BECE and WASSCE. Students were also provided with essential items to help them excel academically.
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Daaru added that educational institutions across the constituency benefited from infrastructure and other interventions spearheaded by the late MP. He said improving access to education remained a key focus until Toure’s demise.
“One of the major things he wanted to do was to ensure that we are able to have a secondary school within the Ayawaso East constituency,” Daaru said, noting that the absence of a senior high school had long been a concern raised by delegates and residents.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Barbara Yeboah
