Clement A. Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South, stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) believes Ghana was in a stronger position under their previous administration compared to the current situation.
“We believe that we left the country in good shape in every aspect. We left Ghana with a cedi-to-dollar ratio that was acceptable, even though at that time we were told we ought to apologize to Ghanaians. But if you compare those times to now, we believe that it was a better situation.”
He emphasized that during their tenure, the cedi-to-dollar exchange rate was more stable and the cost of basic goods, such as rice, was considerably lower. Dr. Apaak also pointed out that the national debt under their administration was significantly lower than it is now.
He criticized the ruling party’s approach to monetary policy and their handling of the national debt, asserting that the NDC did not resort to illegal money printing practices.
“At the time, you could buy a cup of rice for 50 pesewas or 1 cedi, compared to now when it costs 3 or 4 cedis. We left a better record. We also believe that our national debt, which we left at about 125 billion, compared to today’s nearly 600 billion, was better,” he said.
He stated that the NDC’s proposed “reset” strategy aims to restore Ghana to the conditions experienced under their governance and address current economic challenges.
“When we talk about reset, that is what we mean—returning to where we were and improving it further, comparing where we left off and where we are today.”
He urged Ghanaians to consider this option as an alternative to the ongoing issues attributed to the current administration. “Ghanaians have the choice to choose between a reset and an upgrade. If they want their problems and their abysmal conditions to be upgraded, then they have the other option.”
Dr. Apaak also revealed the NDC’s commitment to enhancing basic education, stating that the party plans to introduce and improve nursery and kindergarten facilities in primary schools that lack them, aiming to ensure equal educational opportunities for every Ghanaian child.
“Part of our proposal is to ensure that we provide facilities and human resources to guarantee that every Ghanaian child has the same opportunity for basic education.”
The initiative, he said, seeks to revitalize early childhood education and support a smooth transition to continuous learning. “It is to revive and repurpose early childhood education for the well-being of Ghanaian children and facilitate seamless integration into continuous schooling and lifelong learning.”
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gifty Eyram Kudiabor|Ghana
