2024 Polls: Voting for a party without a message is dangerous – Henry Quartey
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, Henry Quartey, has called on voters to avoid supporting political parties that lack promising ideas to solve Ghana’s problems.
According to him, voters need to elect a government with a well-structured plan to address emerging challenges.
During the 2024 special voting exercise on Monday, December 2, Mr. Quartey criticised opposition parties, suggesting the NPP had better solutions.
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He commended the NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for presenting a comprehensive manifesto aimed at improving the lives of Ghanaians.
“We are making a special appeal to Ghanaians to vote for the NPP government. In their campaign, they haven’t told Ghanaians that today, kenkey is GH¢6 and so when they come, the same will be GH¢1. In their campaign, they haven’t told Ghanaians that when they come, the price of fuel will be half of what it sells now. In their campaign, they haven’t told Ghanaians that when they come, they will triple the salaries of workers.
“Also, in their campaign, they haven’t told Ghanaians that yes, a dollar is sixteen cedis. Are they going to make it GH¢6 when they come? Certainly not. So, what is the message? We have a message. The flagbearer is clear and says: Bold Solutions. He has outlined a number of manifesto policies that when Ghanaians vote for NPP, these are the areas we are going to go to.
“Teachers and nurses will be given exemptions; duty-free. There will be a flat tax, and there will be no duty on the import of mobile phones, among others. So, this is a campaign that is loaded with messages. We don’t have an alternative. So, voting for a party that has no message is dangerous for this country. And I think that the youth should think about their future,” he stated.
Thousands of security personnel, journalists, emergency service staff, and EC officials participated in the special voting exercise in 14 out of 16 regions.
The two other regions, Eastern and Western, are scheduled to have their special voting on Thursday, December 5, following a ballot paper mishap that has compelled the Electoral Commission to order a recall and reprinting for the affected regions.
Despite some voters complaining of their missing names in the voters’ register, the EC said the voting process has been very smooth and peaceful.