Nana Akuffo Addo and his New Patriotic Party are fighting their way back into power and the common promise we all know is the 1 district 1 dam. In case you are voting for a different party or you would want more reasons to vote for Nana, here are all 29 promises from the NPP’s 2016 manifesto. Nana Addo has promised do the following if he is voted into power.
- The enforcement of local content provisions in existing legislation.
- Introduce new government procurement regulations to support “Made in Ghana Goods”
- Enforce existing regulations and, where appropriate, introduce new legislation to protect the interests of small scale Ghanaian enterprises in domestic retail trade.
- The NPP flag bearer also assured that his government will facilitate access to dedicated land spaces in every Region for the establishment of multi- purpose industrial parks, sector specific business enclaves, and enterprise free zones.
- Nana will start the formalization of the Ghanaian economy, through the establishment of a national database, using the National Identification System as the primary identifier.
- Nana Addo and his NPP government will pass a Fiscal Responsibility Act.
- Nana Addo promised to create a Coastal Development Authority, similar to the party’s proposed Northern Development Authority, which would be geared towards improving the living standards of fishermen and those living along the coast.
- Nana Addo will create the ‘Western-North’ Region during his tenure of office.
- The NPP will stabilize the currency exchange rate through prudent and disciplined macroeconomic management and an increase in exports.
- Nana will review all taxes and levies imposed by MDAs, including Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies on businesses.
- The establishment of a Zongo Development Fund.
- I am coming to increase cocoa production again, by forming mass spraying brigades. Timely and proper supply of fertilizer will also be implemented.
- The creation of an enabling environment (by availability of capital, at significantly lower lending rates) for the private sector to flourish will be a priority area for the government of Nana Akufo-Addo.
- Nana is going to make sure that strategic anchor industries are created. These industries will include iron and steel, cement, bauxite and aluminum, petrochemical industry, vehicle assembly and the manufacture of machine parts and equipment.
- Nana has promised to create jobs for all Ghanaians.
- Helping to establish one factory in every district across the country will be a priority.
- Akufo-Addo government will end DUMSOR by resolving the financial problems facing our utilities.
- We want to have water for everybody in this country – Water for All.
- Nana’s government would improve and expand the railway system.
- Nana Akufo-Addo indicated that his government will put in place measures to address the 22,000 teacher deficit (from primary to senior high school level) currently prevailing in the country.
- Nana has promised to reinstate teacher trainee allowances.
- NPP will integrate Arabic schools into the Ghana Education Service.
- Arabic teachers in Ghana will have their allowances restored under Nana.
- The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will be made to assist Arabic schools.
- Free SHS is coming to Ghana and Nana Addo is spear heading it.
- NPP will ensure access to education to all school-going children.
- Nana Akufo-Addo is assuring Ghanaians that his government is coming into office to provide quality healthcare delivery for all citizens.
- Revival of the collapsed NHIS.
- Nana has promised to reinstate nurse trainee allowances.
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