Presidential hopeful Kofi Percival Akpaloo, representing the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), is urging voters to rethink their allegiance to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen, and former President John Dramani Mahama ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections.
Mr Akpalu asserted that these three figures have fallen short of fulfilling their promises to the Ghanaian populace during their respective tenures in government. He argues that despite their prominent roles, they have not substantially improved the lives of citizens.
In Akpalu’s view, their motivations appear more self-serving than genuinely focused on the nation’s welfare, a sentiment he finds troubling.
He particularly scrutinizes their commitments made to the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, criticizing proposals such as flat rates on imports, which he believes would only exacerbate import dependency without fostering local wealth creation.
The presidential candidate underscores the importance of bolstering domestic production, suggesting that many imported goods could be domestically manufactured, thereby invigorating the economy and generating employment opportunities for all, irrespective of ethnic backgrounds.
Expressing disenchantment with both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Akpalu advocates for a fresh leadership paradigm for Ghana. He calls upon Ghanaians to rally behind his candidacy, confident that his leadership would usher in the transformative change the nation seeks.