Chris Larbi Boateng
A communication team member of the Western Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chris Larbi Boateng, has made it clear that Ghana cannot move forward with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the helm of affairs.
“The country cannot move forward when a political party like the NDC is in power,” he stressed.
He criticised the John Mahama-led NDC government over what he described as its failure in delivering major campaign promises.
He has, therefore, appealed to Ghanaians never to think of retaining the NDC in power in the next general election, stressing that the ruling party has nothing good to offer the country.
Mr. Boateng said the NDC is almost two years in office and has not implemented any of its flagship policies, particularly those targeted at tackling unemployment and improving living conditions.
“Where is the formula 1-3-3 which was the commitment to deal with youth unemployment in our country?” he quizzed.
Speaking to DAILY GUIDE, the well-known NPP activist noted that his party will remain focused on scrutinising the current government’s performance.
“Where are the major flagship programmes the government put before Ghanaians during the 2024 electioneering?
“The mother of all of them being the 24-Hour Economy. We are yet to see those programmes being implemented,” he added.
“John Mahama promised to ensure automatic postings of nurses and teachers. He promised to create boreholes in cocoa farms and pay the farmers better. He promised to give money to head teachers to go to markets to buy foodstuffs for students. What has happened to all those promises?” he quizzed.
Mr. Boateng pointed out that the country always retrogressed when the NDC is in power.
He stressed that currently youth unemployment is high, and that there is rising cost of living, adding that, “These two remain the biggest challenges confronting Ghanaians.”
“How can Ghana move forward when this political party is in power? Look at what President Mahama did when Accra got flooded recently.
“Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia demonstrated leadership. He went to commiserate with the affected residents and later supported them with some requisite items,” he added.
He assured that the NPP will intensify efforts in holding the government accountable and work to recapture power in 2028.
He wished all aspirants in the NPP’s constituency elections, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, good luck.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi