KEY POINTS
- NDC pledges US$10 billion for infrastructure to drive economic growth.
- Party commits to investigating unresolved corruption cases and scandals.
- Plans to support local businesses with tax relief and export initiatives.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has laid out its plans for governance and economic growth as part of its 2024 manifesto, highlighting initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, promoting good governance, and supporting business development.
Infrastructure and economic development
At a press briefing in Accra, key NDC figures emphasized the party’s focus on infrastructure development to spur economic growth. Adaklu MP, Kwame Agbodza, outlined a US$10 billion plan to improve transportation, energy, and healthcare sectors. The party aims to create jobs by prioritizing the completion of abandoned government projects while constructing new hospitals and upgrading existing facilities. The NDC also plans to strengthen the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund to drive strategic, self-financing projects.
Agbodza stressed the importance of resilient infrastructure that can withstand climate change challenges, along with urban planning initiatives and eco-friendly public transport systems.
In the area of governance, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa underscored the NDC’s commitment to addressing unresolved cases and investigating alleged corruption. Ablakwa said the party would launch investigations into various scandals, including the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, state land captures, and several high-profile corruption cases under the current administration. These steps, he said, would restore public trust and ensure accountability.
Supporting business growth
On the business front, Saajida Shiraz, the party’s spokesperson for business development, expressed concern over the impact of high taxes, rising interest rates, and the devaluation of the cedi on Ghanaian businesses. The NDC promises to eliminate certain levies, ease tax burdens, and rationalize import duties to alleviate pressure on local businesses.
Shiraz also outlined plans to introduce a “Made-in-Ghana Agenda” to promote local production and an “Export Ghana Policy” to enhance the global competitiveness of Ghanaian goods.
The NDC’s business development strategy aims to restore investor confidence and support indigenous businesses to create jobs and promote sustainable growth.
Source: Graphic Online
