Former President John Dramani Mahama, leader of the NDC, outlined the party’s proposed solutions to Ghana’s current economic turmoil during a recent gathering with Chiefs and Elders of La-Bawaleshie and Mempeasem in Ayawaso West Constituency. He urged the NPP government to prioritize economic recovery over empty promises.
Mahama underscored the severity of the nation’s crisis, citing high unemployment rates and widespread poverty affecting over 550,000 Ghanaians. He emphasized the importance of youth skills development through initiatives such as the National Apprenticeship Program.
Critiquing the NPP’s bid for re-election amid calls for increased taxes, Mahama voiced skepticism, asserting that Ghanaians are alert and cannot be deceived again.
Mahama also criticized the government’s failure to compensate victims of the 2019 Ayawaso shooting incident, highlighting the need for accountability and justice.
“The nation is currently in crisis, and the next NDC government is poised to transform the economy. Times have never been as hard as this; our nation is in crisis, and young people are sinking in unemployment. A recent report stated that 550,000 people in Ghana are living in poverty, and almost 2 million are not in proper employment. There are high unemployment rates.
“That is why we want to bring the National Apprenticeship Program. It is important for the youth to acquire skills; if you want to travel, you need a skill to survive.
“They are asking us to give them another turn in office while making excuses to rationalise why we need additional taxes. It is enough; Ghanaians are wide awake; the NPP cannot lie to Ghanaians again.
“We need an experienced driver. If you have two buses, one with an experienced driver and one with an inexperienced driver, which one will you go for?” he asked.