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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
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
