Mr Kwame Owusu Danso, the Vice-Presidential nominee for the Afrafanto Alliance, has launched a scathing critique of Ghana’s current economic situation, placing the blame squarely on the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking at his acceptance ceremony in Accra, Mr Danso said the economy was mismanaged under both John Mahama’s NDC government and Nana Akufo-Addo’s NPP administration and Ghanaians were ready for a new direction under the visionary leadership of Alan Kyerematen, the leader of the Afrafranto Alliance.
Mr Danso, reflecting on Ghana’s once-thriving economy, reminded the audience of the country’s impressive growth rate under the late Professor John Evans Atta Mills, which reached 14.3% due to oil revenue.
However, he expressed frustration that the momentum was lost under former President John Mahama, who took Ghana to the IMF after the economy faltered. “What we see today is even worse,” Danso said. “Prices of basic commodities are skyrocketing, and the cedi is in free fall. Ghana’s economy is teetering on the brink of collapse.”
He accused Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of failing in his role as the head of Ghana’s Economic Management Team, pointing out that Bawumia’s promises of economic stability had not yielded the desired goals.
“The possibility of the dollar rate reaching GHS 50, the inflation rate crossing 100 per cent, and Ghana’s public debt stock reaching GHS 2trillion under his leadership is real.”
He said the Movement for Change offered a clear alternative to both the NPP and NDC, asserting that Ghanaians were tired of technocrats and economic gurus with huge titles as they continuously disappointed anytime they were given the opportunity to lead.
“We cannot continue to accept leaders who put their personal interests ahead of the well-being of the people,” Danso declared. “We need a new vision, one that focuses on job creation, economic empowerment, and a sustainable future.”
The Vice Presidential nominee pledged his unwavering support for Alan Kyerematen’s Great Transformational Plan, which he described as the only viable solution to the country’s current woes. “What we propose is not a mere continuation of the status quo,” he emphasized.
“We propose a complete overhaul – one that is based on sustainable growth and economic empowerment for all Ghanaians.”
He called on all Ghanaians to embrace the Movement for Change and help rebuild the nation. “This is our time. Together, we will rebuild our nation with hope, courage, perseverance, and resolve,” he said. “Movement for Change, Ghana will rise again!”
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