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Former President Mahama to unveil policies ahead of manifesto launch
Former president John Dramani Mahama will in the coming days announce some far-reaching policies as part of his message to the electorate for the December polls, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has hinted.
According to the party, consistent with their ideology, the policies would be implemented to the letter should the party emerge victorious in the December polls.
At a media conference addressed by the party’s Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, in Accra yesterday, the NDC said the policy announcement would be ahead of the out-dooring of the party’s manifesto in August.
“The flagbearer and leader of the NDC will in the coming days announce some big-ticket policies which are central to his transformational vision for this country.
“This announcement will include a major and comprehensive job creation policy he intends to undertake to create millions and permanent dignifying jobs for the teeming unemployed youth when he assumes the reins of power in 2021.
“Not only are we going to announce a policy but we will give you the breakdown and how we will achieve that when given the mandate,” Mr Gyamfi said.
The 2020 general elections, he said was a referendum on the performance of President Akufo-Addo who has “failed woefully to deliver on his numerous campaign promises having fulfilled only 14 per cent of his 631 manifesto promises they made to the Ghanaian people in 2016.”
According to the NDC, Ghana needs former President John Dramani Mahama more than ever owing to the abysmal performance of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
The term of office of President Akufo-Addo, the opposition party said has been nothing but hopelessness for the many Ghanaians who thronged the voting centres in 2016 to vote for President Akufo-Addo and the NPP.
The NDC asserted that the next John Mahama-led government would restore the lost confidence.
“Even though there has been and continue to be hopelessness, lawlessness, and absolute impunity under the vindictive and non-performing Akufo-Addo government, there is hope for a better inclusive and prosperous Ghana.
“This hope is anchored on the return of the visionary, trustworthy and humble John Dramani Mahama to the Jubilee House on January 7, 2021 to rescue our beloved country from the hands of the vindictive, corrupt and nepotistic Akufo-Addo government and to restore the nation back to the path of true progress and development.
“His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is committed to fixing the mess that has been created by the maladministration of President Akufo-Addo in all sectors of the nation and in all facets of our lives,” Mr Gyamfi said.
Enumerating some of the policies Mr Mahama would introduce to alleviate the suffering of the people ahead of the ‘big announcement’, Sammy Gyamfi said unlike the current government, the former president was a tried a tested person when it came to the fulfilment of electoral campaign promises.
Some of the policies he said would include free technical and vocational education from the second cycle to the tertiary level, the institution of a national apprenticeship programme and the provision of health infrastructure in all regions and districts which don’t have regional and district hospitals respectively.
Source: Ghanaian Times
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Manu, has urged party members to move away from what she describes as an “entitlement mentality” and focus on unity, sacrifice and hard work as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement titled “Is Loyalty a Queue?”, and posted on facebook, Ms. Manu argued that loyalty to the NPP should not be judged by how long a person has been in the party but by their contributions and commitment to its growth.
According to her, the NPP’s history shows that many of its leaders faced significant opposition from within the party before eventually leading it to electoral success.
She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000.
Ms. Manu noted that after the party lost power in 2008, former President Kufuor faced criticism and accusations from some party members.
However, she said supporters eventually put their differences aside and worked together to rebuild the party.
She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party.
“His trials were ten times what Kufuor endured,” she stated, adding that Akufo-Addo eventually overcame the challenges and became President of Ghana.
Turning to the NPP’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership.
She praised Dr. Bawumia for contributing to policy-based political discussions in Ghana and for remaining composed following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
According to her, party members must now rally behind him in the same way they supported former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo.
Ms. Manu, however, warned that internal divisions and a sense of entitlement remain major threats to the party’s future.
She argued that some party members place too much emphasis on how long individuals have belonged to the NPP rather than on their contributions and capabilities.
“This entitlement does not question impact. It does not ask what you sacrificed or what you built. It asks only how long have you been here,” she said.
The former parliamentary candidate cautioned that such attitudes could discourage committed members and prevent the party from selecting the best people for leadership positions.
She further called on the party’s incoming national executives to strengthen the NPP’s core values of sacrifice, honesty, integrity and dedication to national development.
Ms. Manu addressed the concerns of young party supporters, many of whom she said became discouraged following the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024.
According to her, many young people remain eager to see the party return to power but are unwilling to support internal conflicts driven by personal ambitions.
She urged party elders to place the interests of the NPP above their individual goals and to demonstrate leadership that attracts rather than alienates members.
“The NPP is bigger than any one of us. It always has been. Our collective responsibility is to act like it,” she stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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