{"id":234932,"date":"2024-10-19T08:25:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T08:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/19\/ndc-and-npp-flagbearers-to-sign-social-contract-with-business-community\/"},"modified":"2024-10-19T08:25:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T08:25:13","slug":"ndc-and-npp-flagbearers-to-sign-social-contract-with-business-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/19\/ndc-and-npp-flagbearers-to-sign-social-contract-with-business-community\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC and NPP flagbearers to sign social contract with business community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/539\/53957096.295.jpg\" alt=\"Former president, John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia\" title=\"Former president, John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia\" width=\"295\" height=\"184\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Former president, John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Ernest De-Graft Egyir, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chief Executives Network Ghana, announced that the flagbearers of the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will sign a social contract with the business community.  <\/p>\n<p>The social contract is set to be signed at the Ghana CEO Presidential Manifesto Gala Dinner on November 7, 2024.  <\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed during the launch of the inaugural Ghana CEO Presidential Manifesto Gala Dinner in Accra on Wednesday.  <\/p>\n<p>The event will provide a platform for business owners and political party leaders to engage in dialogue, foster collaborations, and promote accountability.  <\/p>\n<p>It will be held on the theme \u201cReigniting the Business Economy and Social Contract for Growth: A business manifesto for political accountability and sustainable development.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>De-Graft Egyir said that the pact was more than just symbolic, emphasising that it signified a public commitment to transparency, good governance, and creating an enabling environment for businesses.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy signing this contract, both political parties are pledging to uphold principles that ensure economic growth and political accountability.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event is not just a gathering but a platform for genuine change where our county\u2019s business and political elites will commit to a future driven by sustainable growth and economic inclusiveness, \u201che said.\u202f  <\/p>\n<p>Egyir stated that the Gala aims to reset the partnership between business and political leadership through a renewed \u201csocial contract\u201d rooted in trust, accountability, and a shared vision.  <\/p>\n<p>He also mentioned that the flagbearers of the two major political parties would sign a pact to address and end the galamsey menace in the country.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe cannot overlook the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining. At the Gala, we will advocate for a strong pact to end illegal mining with a focus on protecting our environment for future generations.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a political issue but an economic one that affects all sectors, the business community,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n<p>George Ankomah, Tax Partner at Deloitte Ghana, described the gala as an unprecedented event and encouraged the organisers to make it an annual occurrence to promote accountability.  <\/p>\n<p>He urged the government to prioritize policies that foster economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business in Ghana.  <\/p>\n<p>The Gala will also feature presentations by the flagbearers of the two major political parties.  <\/p>\n<p>Former President John Mahama will address the topic, \u201cReigniting the Business Economy and Social Contract for Growth: A Business Manifesto for Political Accountability and Sustainable Development.\u201d   <\/p>\n<p>He will share insights on past policies, successes, and future strategies to foster private sector growth.  <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana, will speak on \u201cReigniting the Business Economy: A Manifesto for Innovation, Accountability, and Sustainable Development.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>Known for his emphasis on innovation and digital transformation, Dr. Bawumia will outline how technology can drive accountability and enhance economic resilience in Ghana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former president, John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Ernest De-Graft Egyir, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chief Executives Network Ghana, announced that the flagbearers of the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will sign a social contract with the business community. 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