Ghana’s ruling party launches manifesto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The party’s presidential candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, unveiled the document, which places a strong emphasis on job creation and economic development. <\/p>\n
“Our vision is clear,” Bawumia to enthusiastic supporters decked out in the NPP’s signature red, white, and blue. <\/p>\n
“We will create jobs, empower the youth, provide tax amnesty, and unleash the potential of the private sector to drive Ghana’s economic transformation. <\/p>\n
“We are the party of jobs, and under our government, every Ghanaian who wants to work will find the opportunity to do so.” <\/p>\n
The event drew a significant crowd, including high-ranking party officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is set to step down after serving the maximum two terms in office. <\/p>\n
Unemployment is one of the country’s most pressing problems. <\/p>\n
With young people making up a significant portion of the electorate, the NPP is aiming to appeal to young voters by promising more opportunities and a brighter future. <\/p>\n
“We know the challenges our youth face, and we are committed to tackling unemployment head-on,” said Bawumia.<\/p>\n
The manifesto also highlights a tax amnesty programme designed to encourage businesses to comply with tax regulations without facing penalties. <\/p>\n
This, “will bring more businesses into the formal economy, increase government revenue, and ultimately, create more jobs”, said Bawumia. <\/p>\n
Bawumia also promised to expand access to education and improve infrastructure. <\/p>\n
“We will ensure that every child, no matter where they come from, has access to quality education. This is not just a promise it is a commitment we will fulfil.” <\/p>\n
Some observers, however, remain sceptical. <\/p>\n
For Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, party manifestos are “shopping lists” that often go unfulfilled. <\/p>\n
“Political parties tend to promise the moon during campaigns, but the reality of governance often limits what can actually be delivered,” he told AFP. <\/p>\n
The NPP is seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term in office, but faces a formidable challenge from the opposition National Democratic Congress , led by former president John Mahama. <\/p>\n
Mahama is determined to reclaim power. Both Bawumia and Mahama hail from northern Ghana, adding a regional dimension to the contest. <\/p>\n
Ghana, one of West Africa’s stable democracies, faces significant economic challenges, including a $3 billion-loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund after an economic downturn in 2022 resulted in record-high 54-percent inflation. <\/p>\n
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