Former Presidential Staffer, Stan Xoese Dogbe, has voiced his conviction that John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), represents a more suitable choice for the youth of Ghana.
He underscored Mahama’s commitment to social intervention programs designed to empower young people and enable them to become self-reliant.
Stan Dogbe highlighted Mahama’s commendable track record of implementing initiatives geared towards uplifting Ghana’s youth, notably the Youth Enterprises Support (YES) initiative. This initiative not only provided financial support but also created job opportunities and offered skills training to numerous young Ghanaians.
Furthermore, Stan Dogbe mentioned Mahama’s forward-looking plans, which include the introduction of additional youth-centric programs. Among these is the National Apprenticeship Program, set to offer free vocational, artisanal, skills, and technical training. This initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with valuable skills, fostering self-employment and entrepreneurship.
In his words, “John Dramani Mahama is a trusted leader who has previously implemented numerous initiatives to empower the youth of Ghana. His Youth Enterprises Support (YES) initiative provided funding, job opportunities, and skills training for many young Ghanaians. He plans to introduce other youth-focused schemes, including free vocational, artisanal, skills, and technical training under the National Apprenticeship Program. This welcome initiative will help young Ghanaians gain valuable skills, become self-employed, become employers, and be able to support themselves.”
Stan Dogbe emphasized Mahama’s potential to address crucial issues beneficial to the youth, including the promise of a 24-hour economy and substantial investments in infrastructure.
He lauded Mahama’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, education, and good governance, asserting that Mahama stands as the superior choice for shaping Ghana’s future.
Additionally, Stan Dogbe took aim at the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressing disappointment in what he perceived as the party’s failure to tackle youth unemployment, improve the struggling education system, and combat widespread corruption.
He criticized the NPP’s performance in these critical areas and affirmed that Mahama represents a more promising choice for the youth and for the future development of Ghana, contrasting it with the perceived shortcomings of the NPP administration.
“Nana Akufo-Addo and Mahamadu Bawumia’s current administration has faltered in addressing youth unemployment and the struggling education system. Corruption remains rampant, and the pledges made to the youth remain unfulfilled. These two have been a significant disappointment in regard to the youth.”