NPP is better at implementing transformative policies than our opponents – Afenyo-Markin
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) performs far better than the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in terms of positive policies.
According to the Effutu Constituency legislator, although times are difficult under the NPP administration, the governing party has been able to roll out key policies under the Akufo-Addo administration.
He added that the party’s manifesto which was launched over the weekend, represents the hope for the future of Ghana.
“This manifesto represents the hope for the future of Ghana, it is being anchored on the track record of the 8 years of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, looking at what is ahead of us as compared to what our opponents are saying so far.
“I am sure you haven’t heard anything visionary from them, we know they didn’t perform when they had the opportunity to govern, there is nothing new they are bringing on board but we must concede that Ghanaians have faced difficult times and things are difficult but we are better off in implementing transformative policies than what our opponents can.
“This is an election between two political parties with experience in government and we say we are better off. I will want to encourage all party footsoldiers to come together, work together and let us deliver the victory for the party for the sake of the Ghanaian,” he noted in an interview monitored by The Ghana Report on TV3.
Meanwhile, the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, during the launching of the party’s manifesto in Takoradi on Sunday, August 18, 2024, also admitted the challenges faced by the country.
However, he gave a glimmer of hope, referencing considerable improvements, with inflation, in particular, now down to around 20%, as international agencies predict a turnaround.
“The hardship is real. Our debt became unsustainable and had to be restructured. Bondholders saw a sharp decline in their net worth following the painful yet unavoidable debt restructuring program. We faced very challenging times,” Dr. Bawumia recalled.
“But with calm leadership and the support and understanding of the good people of Ghana, we have weathered the worst of the storm and the economy is firmly on a path of recovery, with increasing GDP growth and declining inflation. It is gratifying to note that our policy interventions have started yielding the desired macroeconomic results,” he noted.
Dr. Bawumia added that despite the clear signs of improvements, many households are still grappling with the high cost of living, and he expressed his desire and commitment to put in place measures as President, to continue with the gains being made and address the challenges.
“Many economists and analysts have rightly stated that Ghana has turned the corner but we know that for many families, the cost of living is still very high and we are committed to doing more to relieve the difficulties Ghanaians are facing”.