In a powerful call to action, the vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, rallied voters to prioritize their development needs as they approach the December 7, 2024, elections.
Speaking to NDC supporters at Adiembra Zezera in the Dormaa West Constituency during her tour of the Bono Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that the NDC’s legacy of progress is clear across key sectors of the economy, including health, education, infrastructure, energy, and commerce.
Citing the achievements of the NDC during their time in office, she reminded the electorate of the party’s fulfilled promise to build 200 secondary schools. “Before we left office in 2017, Ghanaians could see the schools we built, and those are not mere promises—they are visible to all,” she remarked. Turning her attention to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), she challenged them to account for their own promises, particularly their pledge to construct 350 brand-new schools. “We need to know how many they have built and where they are,” she pressed.
Drawing a sharp contrast between the two major political parties, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang argued that elections are a test of credibility and track record.
She urged the government to showcase tangible outcomes of its leadership, while cautioning voters against being swayed by short-term inducements often dangled in the lead-up to elections.
“Because elections are near, they will distribute money, trying to win votes after years of denying the people essential services like water, roads, and electricity. This is their playbook, and it’s why we see so little progress in vital areas,” she stated pointedly.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s message was clear: development, not temporary handouts, should guide voter choices. She made a fervent plea for Ghanaians to back NDC’s presidential candidate, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that his leadership would usher in meaningful progress through transformative policies such as the Big Push, the National Apprenticeship Programme, the Women’s Development Bank, and the creation of a 24-Hour economy. According to her, a vote for Mahama is a vote for jobs, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
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