With just 17 days to the crucial December 7 general elections, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has expressed confidence in his party’s prospects. Addressing the press at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024, he stated emphatically that all indicators from across the country point to an NPP victory, both in the presidential race and with a clear majority in Parliament.
“We are winning the presidential election, and with a clear majority in Parliament. We see this, and the NDC knows it too. All that is required is for the Ghanaian people to turn out in large numbers on December 7 and cast their votes.”
Track Record
Nana B highlighted that the electorate has critically assessed the records of the NPP and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), along with the respective candidates leading the charge.
“The people have compared our track record to that of the NDC. They have profiled our parliamentary candidates and those of the NDC. They have looked at Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s track record, his vision, and his integrity. And they have compared that to John Mahama—his record, his lack of vision, and the evidence of his lack of integrity,” he remarked.
He cited the growing appeal of Dr. Bawumia’s bold policy proposals, such as a 100% tax amnesty for businesses, a flat tax rate, a flat duty rate for imports, incentives for the tourism and mining industries, and targeted funding for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), women-owned enterprises, and FINTECH startups. According to Nana B, these policies resonate with the youth and the business community, inspiring confidence in the mantra “Bawumia Means Business and Bawumia Is for Jobs.”
Transformational policies
Nana B stressed the stakes in the upcoming elections, particularly in safeguarding landmark NPP initiatives like Free Senior High School (Free SHS) and Free TVET, which he described as “destiny-changing policies.’
“Parents, especially mothers, and the 5.7 million young Ghanaians who have benefited from Free SHS and Free TVET are worried about the fate of this policy under an NDC government. They know that in the hands of Dr. Bawumia and the NPP, Free SHS is safe,” he assured.
He also emphasized the continuity of health infrastructure under the NPP’s Agenda 111 project, which he noted had suffered setbacks under John Mahama’s tenure due to financial mismanagement. “They know that with Dr. Bawumia, Agenda 111 will be completed, and the NHIS, which effectively collapsed under John Mahama, will continue to grow,” Nana B added.
Infrastructure Achievements
Highlighting infrastructure development, Nana B pointed out the comparative success of the NPP in road construction, stating that the party has delivered four times more roads in its eight years than the NDC achieved under Mahama’s leadership. “From roads to hospitals, people see the difference. They know that by maintaining the NPP in office under our vibrant and proactive leader, Dr. Bawumia, their infrastructural needs will be met,” he asserted.
Nana B said Ghanaians have no desire to return to the governance of John Mahama, citing his alleged incompetence, corruption, and inability to address the country’s energy crisis during his tenure. “Ghanaians remember Mahama in 2016—his corruption issues, bribery scandals, and, most of all, his failure to keep the lights on for 12 hours a day,” he stated. He added that voters are looking for certainty and accountability in governance, attributes they do not associate with the former president.
Rising against violence
Nana B accused the NDC of plotting to distort the December 7 race through violence and misinformation. However, he was optimistic that Ghanaians would reject such tactics.
“It is this reality of John Mahama facing his third successive defeat that has the NDC exploring ways to distort the election. But Ghanaians are not ready for violence. We shall not sacrifice our peace and stability to satisfy the ambitions of a leader who failed miserably when given the chance,” he stressed.
Nana B called on Ghanaians to remain united in their resolve to defend democracy. He encouraged them to vote massively for the NPP to ensure continuity and progress under Dr. Bawumia’s leadership.
“The NPP has done more work in these eight years than any other government in the Fourth Republic. The people are prepared to give Dr. Bawumia the opportunity to implement his ideas for the good of Ghana,” he said.
