Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, NDC Chairman, has urged Ghanaians to vote against the NPP in upcoming elections, alleging economic mismanagement and favoritism. He criticized the NPP’s handling of national assets and the banking sector, suggesting a self-serving agenda detrimental to the populace. He appealed to the Ashanti Region to reject the ruling party, emphasizing the need for a government that values inclusivity and accountability.
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has issued a strong call for Ghanaians to oust the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the forthcoming general elections. During a mini-rally in Tanoso, situated within the Kwadaso Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Mr. Nketiah accused the NPP administration, under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of grossly mismanaging the nation’s economy. He asserted that the NPP’s policies cater more to personal and party interests rather than encouraging national development.
Moreover, Mr. Nketiah alleged that the current government systematically siphons national assets into the hands of a select few who are closely aligned with its leadership. He referenced the banking sector clean-up as a calculated attack on political adversaries including Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, and Alhaji Seidu Agongo, while favoring investments towards Ken Ofori-Atta’s Databank.
“President Akufo-Addo and his brother Ken Ofori-Atta have deliberately collapsed performing banks to enrich themselves and their cronies through Databank,” he contended. Furthermore, Mr. Nketiah criticized the NPP for the prevailing hardships faced by citizens, characterizing their policies as detrimental and solely self-serving.
He implored the residents of the Ashanti Region, traditionally a stronghold for the NPP, to reject the ruling party in the upcoming elections. Mr. Nketiah emphasized that the Ashanti people have been overlooked for too long, stating that even within NPP ranks, they have received scant favor. “The NPP has always taken the Ashanti Region for granted. Voting them out will force their party to reset and recognize your worth,” he declared.
Mr. Nketiah expressed gratitude to the traditional leaders and people of the Ashanti Region for their historical support of the NDC, assuring them that an NDC government would focus on inclusive development and accountability. He concluded by inviting disillusioned members of the NPP to join the NDC, highlighting that a transformative leadership change would restore justice and hope to the governance of Ghana.
In the political landscape of Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been the two major parties vying for power. As Ghana approaches its general elections, sentiments regarding governance and economic management dominate political discourse. With the NPP currently in power, accusations of mismanagement and favoritism towards specific entities have fueled calls for a change in leadership, particularly among the NDC.
In conclusion, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah’s remarks encapsulate the NDC’s position as they seek to rally voter support against the NPP. The allegations of economic mismanagement, consolidation of assets among elites, and the neglect of regional interests resonate significantly with voters facing economic hardships. As Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls, the call for an electoral shift highlights the growing discontent with the current administration’s practices and policies.
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