Among these pledges was the construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam, a project designed to provide a range of benefits including irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. However, the path to fulfilling this promise has been marred by inconsistencies and delays, leading to growing scepticism among stakeholders. When Dr Bawumia first announced the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project in November 2019, it was hailed as the single largest investment in the northern part of Ghana since independence. The $993 million project, situated in the Upper East Region, was expected to transform agriculture in the area by providing reliable irrigation for over 25,000 hectares of farmland. Pwalugu Dam Pulse Ghana In addition to boosting agricultural productivity, the dam was also intended to generate 60 megawatts of electricity and help control the perennial flooding of the White Volta River.