John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has once again positioned himself as the leader to rescue Ghana’s faltering economy, pledging bold reforms and comprehensive economic revitalisation if he is elected president in the December 7 general elections.
Addressing enthusiastic crowds in Nadowli and Wichaw during his three-day campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Mahama delivered a message of hope, resilience, and renewal, focusing especially on the growing despair among the nation’s youth.
He described the current economic situation as dire, blaming the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he describes as gross economic mismanagement over the past eight years.
According to Mahama, the NPP’s policies have worsened the financial struggles of many Ghanaians, particularly the youth, who he said have been hardest hit by rising unemployment, stagnant wages, and a lack of economic opportunities.
In his speeches, Mahama painted a grim picture of the current state of the economy, citing high levels of inflation, unsustainable debt, and a weakened currency, all of which he said have contributed to widespread frustration and hopelessness among the population.
“NDC is going to come and fix the economy. So I know a lot of young people are losing hope. A lot of young people say, look, we don’t see any future in this country. And I can understand you. After what has happened these last 8 years, you are justified to lose hope in your country.
“But I stand here as the former president of Ghana and the incoming president of Ghana to appeal to all the young people of this country. You are my children because many of you are the same ages as my sons, and I appeal to you not to lose hope in this country. This country will rise up again.”