John Paul Danka, a member of the Upper East Regional Communications team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that the party’s approach to their manifesto contrasts significantly with that of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He highlighted the NDC’s commitment to engaging directly with citizens to shape their policies.
He praised the NDC for incorporating specific regional details into their manifesto, reflecting a broader and more inclusive approach compared to the NPP’s strategy.
“The NDC’s manifesto is fundamentally different from that of the NPP. We moved away from the armchair approach of a few people sitting down to write the manifesto for the entire country. Instead, we engaged with people directly to understand exactly what Ghanaians want. That was what the former president did during his listening tour,” he said. “If you look at our manifesto, you’ll notice that we mention specific regional details, which stands out.”
In an interview on A1 Radio, Mr. Dankan commended the national organizing unit for their effective presentation and production. “In mass communication, how you present your message and capture people’s attention is crucial. We appreciate their excellent production,” he said.
He emphasized that food security and agriculture are critical to national stability and economic health. “Food is essential because it is the bedrock of a country’s stability, regardless of the sector you wish to grow. If you create jobs but people cannot get food, you have achieved nothing,” he stated. “Agriculture is very important. It affects inflation both positively and negatively. If agriculture is not doing well, it impacts nearly every sector.”
Mr. Dankan criticized the NPP’s economic management, suggesting that their approach to foreign exchange has been unsustainable and reliant on borrowing. “We have been telling them that their management of foreign exchange is artificial because it is propped up by borrowing. What happens if we cannot borrow in the future? But they refuse to listen,” he said.
He argued that while the NPP believes their policies can be effectively implemented by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NDC is confident that John Mahama, with his previous experience, is better equipped to implement their proposed policies. “To believe and to know are two different things,” he added.
Using a metaphor comparing the economy to a malfunctioning device, Dankan argued that the current administration’s updates are insufficient to address fundamental issues. “If the NPP says they are going to upgrade, it’s like having a functioning tablet or phone where you are only updating applications and software. But if the device has glitches—running slow, freezing—no amount of updates will fix those issues until you perform a factory reset.”
He emphasized that a ‘factory reset’ should be considered rather than just an upgrade, advocating for a comprehensive change in leadership to resolve the country’s economic challenges. “So the NDC is saying that the operating system, which is Bawumia and Akufo-Addo, is outdated. An update will not help; the system is still slow, which is why the economy is where it is today. Say no to upgrade and say yes to reset,” he concluded.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gifty Eyram Kudiabor|Bolgatanga
