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Give ARC the mandate to transform Ghana – Abu Sakara to Ghanaians
Dr Abu Sakara Foster, co-convener of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC) and former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer has called on Ghanaians to give them the mandate in the upcoming 2024 elections to transform Ghana.
He noted that both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in power, and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have become indifferent to the needs of Ghanaians, emphasising the need for Ghanaians to break away from the duopoly.
In an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, Dr Abu Sakara stated, “It’s time for us to give people an alternative. If there’s been stagnation in the duopoly, it’s time for them to give an alternative where they will be part of it. We have decided to focus on a 7-point agenda, that becomes the basis for any future interventions to form a framework to reform the country and restore it to the path we want to travel on and reset it.
Mr.Sakara said “We believe there has to be transformation both in governance and the economy. The changes we want to see are in quantum leaps that will transform the economy and society. The message to Ghanaians is that you have tried 32 years of this, and this [ARC] is an alternative why don’t you try this for a change? If you give us the mandate we’re going to do A, B, C, and D in a way that will give us a different result from what you have had before.”
Dr. Abu Sakara refuted claims that the ARC members are merely trying to create a king, rather than a third force capable of breaking the duopoly.
“We’re not here for kingmaking, the purpose of this alliance is to be an alternative, political force, now and in the future. So, we’re laying the foundation, if you’re kingmaking, you’re doing it for the moment. But we’re laying the foundation which is why it has taken us time to build it,” he added.
“That is why we didn’t have an alliance of convenience; we had an alliance of Memorandum of Understanding which laid out the vision, objectives and framework, and how it will transcend. This is not just a knee-jerk reaction; it is well thought-out. We believe it is going to provide an alternative to Ghanaians and fulfil their yearning for an alternative of NDC, NPP,” he told host Bernard Avle.
Dr. Abu Sakara voiced his concerns about the ‘winner takes all’ scenario post-election, advocating for reforms to alter this narrative.
On Thursday, April 4, independent presidential candidate Alan John Kyerematen announced a strategic partnership with the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by Abu Sakara, in preparation for the 2024 elections.
This collaboration, dubbed ‘The Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC)’, was launched on April 17. The ARC aims to unite Ghanaians from various backgrounds, with a special emphasis on involving the youth and women, in a bid to elect Ghana’s first independent presidential candidate.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action to promote gender equity and create more opportunities for women in the workplace.
She made the call in a Facebook post after joining staff at the Presidency of Ghana to mark International Women’s Day.
The celebration was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace” and focused on recognising the achievements of women while reflecting on the work needed to ensure equal opportunities.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across Ghana and noted that women have always played key roles in the country’s communities and economic activities.
According to her, women in the past served as healers, traders and queen mothers who contributed to leadership and governance in traditional societies.
She explained that Ghana’s cultural history shows that women have long provided knowledge, leadership and innovation to help develop communities.
The Vice President however noted that current disparities require society to examine systems and structures that may have limited opportunities for women.
She stressed that advancing gender equity will require deliberate actions and the mentoring of young women to prepare them for leadership roles.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang recognised women whose work takes place in markets, streets and small trading spaces across the country.
According to her, these women form the backbone of local economies and continue to demonstrate resilience despite the difficult conditions they face.
She commended women working at the Presidency for their dedication and leadership and reaffirmed the need to promote respect, fairness and opportunity for every woman.
The Vice President further called on both men and women to work together to break barriers and ensure that women can fully contribute to Ghana’s development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
