Sammy Gyamfi Esq., National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says former President John Dramani Mahama is committed to eradicating corruption and rebuild Ghana’s economy if he is elected President.
“Under the next NDC/Mahama government, these sleazy, illegal, and inflated sole-sourced contracts will be investigated and the ‘agyapadie’ thieves prosecuted. More importantly, stolen funds will be retrieved for the state for development and all those found culpable shall be dealt with in accordance with the law,” he stated during a press conference dubbed ‘Moment of Truth’ at the NDC Headquarters.
Gyamfi emphasized that Mahama is prepared to take a hard stance against corruption, targeting not only the current government but also his own party members.
“H.E. John Dramani Mahama has promised that when elected, he will confront the canker of corruption head-on, by ensuring that the sword of accountability cuts both ways. He has promised to hold members of this corrupt Akufo-Addo/Bawumia/NPP government accountable for all their corrupt acts.”
Gyamfi reminded Ghanaians of Mahama’s previous efforts in fighting corruption during his tenure as President. He cited instances such as the GYEEDA scandal, the bus branding scandal, and the National Service scandal where funds were retrieved and culprits prosecuted.
“As President, he demonstrated this commitment when under very difficult circumstances, he allowed unimpeded investigations into the GYEEDA scandal, leading eventually to the conviction of an appointee of his own government and the retrieval of about GHS50 million for the State.”
In addition to his anti-corruption agenda, Mahama is set to introduce significant economic reforms. He plans to establish an Independent Value for Money office to scrutinize government procurements and run the leanest and cleanest government in Ghana’s history.
“John Mahama is the man with the proven track-record and political will to fight corruption. He has promised to set up an Independent Value for Money office to scrutinize all government procurements above a $5 million threshold or as shall be recommended by Parliament.”
Mahama’s vision for Ghana also includes agricultural modernization, empowering women through a National Women’s Development Bank, and providing sustainable employment for the youth.
“A Ghana where corrupt officials are punished and stolen funds are retrieved for nation-building; a Ghana that is self-reliant, especially in food, because it prioritizes the modernization of agriculture and the promotion of agribusiness; a Ghana that has a 24-hour economy that offers decent well-paying jobs to its teeming unemployed youth.”
As the election approaches, Gyamfi urged Ghanaians to consider the future they desire for their country. “Ladies and gentlemen, the time for CHANGE is NOW! The choice is yours to make. Vote for change. Vote for John Mahama and the NDC to RESET Ghana and build the Ghana we all want.”
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Amartey Mavis Akuorkor