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NDC appoints national campaign team for 2024 general elections

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially constituted its National Campaign Team for the upcoming 2024 general elections.

The decision, finalized by the Functional Executive Committee on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, follows extensive consultations and deliberations aimed at strengthening the party’s presidential and parliamentary campaigns.

The National Campaign Team is composed of key figures within the party, including:

  1. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey (General Secretary) – Campaign Coordinator
  2. Dr. Joseph Yammin (National Organizer) – Deputy Campaign Coordinator in charge of regional campaigns
  3. Richard Quashiga – Deputy Campaign Coordinator in charge of parliamentary campaigns
  4. Chief Hamilton Nixon Biney – Deputy Campaign Coordinator in charge of Special Operations
  5. Sammy Gyamfi – National Communications Officer
  6. George Opare Addo – National Youth Organizer
  7. Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei – National Women’s Organizer
  8. Alhaji Cole Younger – National Zongo Caucus Coordinator
  9. Prof. Joshua Alabi – Head of Flagbearer’s campaign
  10. Joyce Bawa Mogtari – Spokesperson, Flagbearer’s campaign
  11. Beatrice Annan – Deputy Spokesperson, Flagbearer’s campaign
  12. Alex Segbefia – Head of Running Mate’s Campaign
  13. James Agyenim Boateng – Spokesperson, Running Mate’s Campaign
  14. Eric Adjei – Deputy Spokesperson, Running Mate’s Campaign

Additional members representing various party fronts include:

  1. Richard Anamoo – Representative of the NDC’s Professionals Forum
  2. Shine Gaveh – Representative of the Cadres Front
  3. Dr. Nashiru Issahaku
  4. Obuobia Darko-Opoku
  5. Mary Ewusi

The National Campaign Team will operate under the oversight of a Campaign Steering Committee, which includes:

  1. Johnson Asiedu Nketia – Chairman
  2. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey
  3. Dr. Ato Forson
  4. Rt. Hon. Doe Adjaho
  5. Alhaji Hudu Yahaya
  6. Kofi Totobi Quakyi
  7. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo
  8. Dr. Kwabena Duffour
  9. Betty Mould Iddrisu
  10. Julius Debrah
  11. Marietta Brew
  12. Dr. Valerie Sawyer
  13. Sam Pee Yalley
  14. Alhaji Alhassan Ligbi

This campaign structure is set to work under the leadership of the NDC’s flag-bearer, former President John Dramani Mahama, and will report to the Functional and National Executive Committees in executing their campaign strategies.

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Bawumia- “Mahama’s Economic Record Bad”

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The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has openly criticised former President John Dramani Mahama’s economic management, describing it as the worst among Ghana’s Fourth Republic leaders.

According to him, during Mr. Mahama’s tenure, the economy experienced substantial setbacks across multiple sectors, marked by soaring inflation, sluggish growth, and increasing unemployment.

Speaking at the Ghana CEO Presidential Gala in Accra last Thursday, Dr. Bawumia asserted that his criticism was based on hard economic data rather than partisan views.

He contrasted this with what he described as Ghana’s improved economic trajectory under NPP leadership, asserting that Mr. Mahama’s tenure represented a “decisive failure in economic stewardship.”

Dr. Bawumia stressed that his analysis was intended to highlight the need for sound economic management and that his remarks were meant to shed light on measurable outcomes of Mr. Mahama’s policies, which he said weakened the country’s economic resilience.

The NPP presidential candidate expressed his commitment to building on the progress achieved under the Akufo-Addo administration.

He underscored the importance of data-driven policies and positioned himself as the candidate most capable of navigating Ghana through future economic challenges.

“Despite the impact of global economic challenges, it might surprise some, including the former president himself, that his administration ranks the lowest in economic performance among all Fourth Republic leaders,” Dr. Bawumia reiterated.

He continued, “Yet, he speaks about our economic performance as though his was superior.”

Business Development

Dr. Bawumia also used the opportunity to reaffirm his commitment to strengthening business development in the country, stressing that resilient businesses are foundational to a thriving economy.

He praised the role of the private sector in creating jobs, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable growth.

The NPP flagbearer detailed policies introduced by the current administration to support Ghanaian businesses, including initiatives aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship, expanding access to credit, and advancing digitalisation.

According to Dr. Bawumia, these steps are critical to building a competitive, innovative, and resilient business sector.

He promised that, if elected, he would continue to prioritise business growth in order to ensure the Ghanaian economy remains vibrant and competitive on a global scale.

“Ladies and gentlemen, as you may know, Bawumia means business! From banking to vice presidency, my commitment to business development has been unwavering.

“Strong businesses lead to a strong economy—show me a prosperous nation, and I’ll show you resilient businesses behind it,” he concluded.

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NPP, NDC have mismanaged Ghana – GUM

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The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for “mismanaging the country” and supervising the sale of state-owned businesses bequeathed by previous governments.

The Party said the sale of state-owned factories to private individuals and failure to revive defunct state enterprises largely accounted for the growing youth employment situation that had bedeviled the country.

These were contained in a news release issued by the Party’s founder and leader, Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews, and shared with the Ghana News Agency.

The GUM urged the youth to “be concerned about their future” and vote to break the duopoly enjoyed by the NPP and NDC for decades.

“Embracing both NDC and NPP as a party is just endorsement of the continuity of the Ghanaian predicament. Ghanaian youth must rise to vote massively against these parties, because they were the source of our problems today,” it said.

The GUM said the slow pace of development since the commencement of the Fourth Republic in 1992 justified the call for the “total overhaul” of the 1992 Constitution “considering the mess caused by both NDC and NPP government respectively.”

The Party proposed the adoption of what it termed as “Hybrid African Democracy” which it said was suitable governance model for the country.

“The current model was copied line, hook, and sinker from the West, where they have established and structured institutions to make their democracy work,” it said.

The GUM also called for downsizing of Parliament to reduce the cost of running the business of the House.

The Party said that salaries and benefits awarded to 275 Members of Parliament as well as Article 75 Office Holders “drain the national purse than building it.”

“We urge the public to vote for the Ghana Union Movement for a reliable, better Ghana with the Ghanaian youth as its core,” the Party said.

The GUM caused a stir when it placed third in the 2020 presidential election, beating the traditional Convention People’s Party, People’s National Convention, and the Progressive People’s Party.

The party garnered 105,548 votes, representing 0.805 per cent of the total ballots cast.

Rev. Andrews has indicated that the Party would build on its achievements in 2020 and affect the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.

The GUM has promised to establish factories in every region and operate a free port to boost economic activities and improve the living conditions of the people.

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Bagbin Addresses Media Today

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In a significant development, Ghana’s Parliament Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin is set to address the media on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

The press conference, scheduled for 2:00 pm at the Justice D.F. Annan Auditorium, Job 600, Parliament House, aims to tackle critical issues affecting Ghana’s parliamentary democracy.

Recent Developments

Alban Bagbin’s address comes amidst significant political developments in Ghana.

As Speaker, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s legislative agenda.

His leadership has been marked by efforts to strengthen parliamentary oversight and promote transparency.

The engagement seeks to provide a platform for the media to discuss pressing concerns impacting Ghana’s democratic growth.

The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, is expected to shed light on recent events that have shaped the country’s political landscape.

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