The Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), has attributed the increasing unemployment rate in the country to what he characterizes as the inadequate governance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during its tenure.
Addressing party supporters in Offinso within the Offinso South Constituency, Dr. Prempeh condemned the administration led by Mahama for its inability to generate sustainable employment opportunities, asserting that effective governments are those that enact policies that serve the interests of all citizens.
If the NDC had prioritized job creation, we wouldn’t be facing this situation where many youths are struggling to find employment.
Dr. Prempeh emphasized the accomplishments of the current administration, particularly in the cocoa industry. He pointed out that cocoa prices have experienced a substantial increase during President Akufo-Addo’s tenure, contrasting the price of a bag of cocoa at the beginning of Nana Addo’s presidency with the present rates.
When Nana Addo took office, a bag of cocoa sold for GHC 475, which could only buy 23 bags of cement. Today, a bag of cocoa sells for GHC 3,000 and can purchase 34 bags of cement. If you’re not satisfied with this progress, what more do you want?
He stated that during the administration of Akufo-Addo and Bawumia, approximately 2.3 million individuals have found employment. The former Energy Minister compared this to remarks made by former President Mahama regarding employment, asserting that Mahama acknowledged his inability to increase hiring because of elevated public sector salaries.
Mahama said he wouldn’t hire anyone because of the high wage bill, stating that he wasn’t a magician. If he wasn’t a magician back then, how can he be one now?
The NPP government’s significant initiatives were also highlighted, including the Agenda 111 hospital project, sponsorship programs for nursing and teaching, as well as the enhancement of employment opportunities.
This government has prioritized education, health, and job creation. From sponsoring your children’s education in nursing and teaching to building Agenda 111 hospitals, we are creating jobs for nurses, doctors, and ensuring quality healthcare for all.
Dr. Prempeh expressed a sharp critique, asserting that the administration of Mahama would prioritize the construction of mortuaries over the establishment of hospitals.
He (Mahama) won’t build hospitals. Instead, he promised to establish mortuaries in Zongo communities,
