8th October 2024 5:00:00 AM
2 mins readSenior Advisor and Director of Election Planning and Coordination for the Afrafranto Alliance, Nana Ohene-Ntow, spoke out passionately during the Alan Caravan Campaign Tour in Dormaa, Bono Region, on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
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He identified corruption as the primary factor fueling Ghana's increasing debt and ongoing borrowing.
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Mr Ohene-Ntow emphasized that corruption has drained billions of cedis that were supposed to be allocated for national development, resulting in a dire financial crisis for the country.
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Nana Ohene-Ntow asserted that corruption is the primary cause of Ghana's substantial debt and ongoing borrowing, highlighting that corrupt practices have long gone unchecked, draining the nation's resources.
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"Corruption is the main reason why Ghana is so deeply indebted and is still borrowing," he added.
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He criticized both the NPP and NDC for their inability to tackle this pressing issue over their years in power, which has resulted in Ghana’s current economic predicament.
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Ohene-Ntow called for a new leader, one who is free from corruption and dedicated to combating it effectively.
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"It’s time we bring Alan to lead the nation and tackle this canker once and for all. Alan Kyerematen has never been corrupt and will never be corrupt. He will ensure that the billions lost to corruption are channeled toward the development we so desperately need," he urged.
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Nana Ohene-Ntow emphasized that under Alan Kyerematen’s leadership, the primary focus will be on eradicating corruption from the highest levels of government, guaranteeing that all public officials are held accountable for their actions.
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"We need a leader like Alan, who embodies integrity and will enforce it across all ranks of government," he told the enthusiastic crowd, urging them to support Alan for change in the December 7 election.
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The Caravan Tour swept through Bono, igniting a wave of enthusiasm among the residents, who expressed their eagerness for a fresh start with resounding cheers.
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The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as large crowds gathered to welcome the team, signaling their readiness for a new era under Alan Kyerematen's leadership.
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During the tour, the team also paid a courtesy visit to the Paramount Queen of Berekum, Nana Akosua Ameahene II. She took the opportunity to share valuable insights regarding the upcoming elections.
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The Queen urged all political parties to campaign with dignity, emphasizing the importance of avoiding insults and incitements to violence.
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"Campaign platforms should be used to sell policies and ideas to convince people to vote, not to incite unrest," she warned.
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Nana Akosua Ameahene II highlighted that peace must be the foundation of the elections, reminding all that the final decision on leadership rests in God's hands.
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"Ghana has been a peaceful country, and we must maintain that peace before, during, and after the elections. It is God who chooses a leader," she declared, calling on political parties to uphold unity and harmony throughout the electoral process.
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In her heartfelt message, the Queen urged the youth to resist being swayed by politicians who may offer money or other incentives to incite trouble.
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