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NDC to launch manifesto on Saturday August 24
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that the party is expected to launch its Manifesto for the 2024 general elections this weekend.
The event is scheduled to take place at 12 noon on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium of the University of Education, Winneba in the Central region.
A statement signed today, August 19 by the National Communications Officer of the party, Sammy Gyamfi indicated that the event will have in attendance, the flagbearer of the great NDC, John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of the occasion.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Read full statement below
PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release:
19th August, 2024
FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED LAUNCH OF THE 2024 MANIFESTO OF THE NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) announces for the information of the general public, that the party shall officially launch its Manifesto for the 2024 general elections this weekend.
The epoch-making event, is scheduled to take place at 12 noon on Saturday, 24th August, 2024 at the “Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium of the University of Education, Winneba in the Central region.
The event will have in attendance, the Flagbearer of the great NDC, H.E. John Dramani Mahama who is the Special Guest of the occasion. Also in attendance, will be members of the National Executive Committee, members of the Council of Elders, Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Candidates and an array of distinguished guests from the Diplomatic Corps, Clergy, “Nananom”, Civil Society Organizations, Academia, Labour Organizations, Creative Arts, among others.
Various speakers will address the nation on thematic areas of the NDC’s transformational vision for resetting and building the Ghana we want.
The general public and media are cordially invited and must be seated by 11am prompt.
All media houses who intend to deploy reporters to cover the event are entreated to contact the National Communications Bureau of the NDC for necessary accreditation.
SIGNED.
Sammy Gyamfi ESQ.
NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
