Koku Anyidoho, former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized his party for not being the first to launch its 2024 manifesto.
He accuses the NDC of allowing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to set the agenda.
The NDC has announced it will unveil its manifesto on Saturday, August 24, at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium at the University of Education, Winneba.
The party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, will be the special guest at the event.
This announcement follows the NPP’s manifesto launch in Takoradi on August 18. Anyidoho expressed frustration in a post on X, questioning why the opposition allowed the ruling party to lead with its manifesto.
He criticized Mahama and his team for not seizing the initiative, saying, “How on earth does any serious opposition party sit idle and allow a ruling government to put out its manifesto first? John Mahama is not serious.”
During the NPP’s manifesto launch, Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia reiterated his commitment to transforming Ghana into a digital hub.
His manifesto includes a pledge to train one million Ghanaians in IT skills as part of his broader vision to build a digital Ghana.
Bawumia introduced this policy in February and emphasized its importance for economic growth and job creation.
“Our goal is to leverage technology, data, and systems for inclusive economic growth,” Bawumia said.
“We aim to build the digital talent required for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by providing digital and software skills to hundreds of thousands of youth.”
He also outlined his objective to eliminate the digital divide by achieving near-complete internet penetration.
Bawumia highlighted progress made since 2016, including increasing internet access from 34% to approximately 70% in 2023. He set a target of raising this figure to over 90% in the next four years.
Under his presidency, Bawumia plans to enhance technical and vocational education and integrate STEM and digital skills into the education system.
He proposed making coding and robotics standards in senior high schools and supporting the establishment of a National Open University Ghana, in collaboration with the private sector, focusing on ICT, TVET, and STEM.
