The New Democratic Congress (NDC) Party is one of the two main political parties in Ghana. As we approach the 2024 election, the party has released its manifesto outlining its key promises if elected into power. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the NDC Party's 2024 election manifesto, the key promises, and how feasible they are.

 

Economy and job creation

The NDC Party has promised to create one million jobs in four years if elected. They plan to achieve this by investing in agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and expanding the services sector. They also promise to set up a job creation fund to support startups and SMEs.

 

While this promise is laudable, it is important to note that job creation is not solely the responsibility of the government. The private sector also plays a critical role in job creation. The government can create an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive, but it cannot create jobs on its own. It will be important for the NDC to work closely with the private sector to achieve this promise.

 

Education

The NDC Party has promised to make education free at all levels, from primary to tertiary. They also plan to increase the budget for education to 20% of the national budget. In addition, they promise to expand the infrastructure of schools and increase the number of teachers to reduce class sizes.

 

While free education is a noble goal, it is important to ensure that the quality of education is not compromised. Providing free education will require a significant investment in infrastructure and human resources. It will be important for the NDC to ensure that these investments are made and that the quality of education is not compromised.

 



Health

The NDC Party has promised to provide universal health coverage for all Ghanaians. They plan to achieve this by increasing the budget for health to 15% of the national budget. They also promise to build more hospitals and health centers in underserved areas.

 

Universal health coverage is a laudable goal, but it is important to ensure that the quality of healthcare is not compromised. Providing universal health coverage will require a significant investment in infrastructure, human resources, and technology. It will be important for the NDC to ensure that these investments are made and that the quality of healthcare is not compromised.

 

Infrastructure

The NDC Party has promised to invest in infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. They also promise to expand access to electricity and clean water.

 

Infrastructure development is critical for economic development. However, it is important to ensure that the investments are made in a sustainable manner and that they benefit all regions of the country. The NDC will need to work closely with local communities and stakeholders to ensure that the infrastructure investments are made in a way that benefits everyone.

 

Corruption

The NDC Party has promised to tackle corruption in government and ensure accountability and transparency. They plan to achieve this by setting up an independent anti-corruption commission and increasing penalties for corruption.

 

Fighting corruption is a critical goal for any government. However, it is important to ensure that the anti-corruption measures are effective and that they do not become politicized. The NDC will need to work closely with civil society and other stakeholders to ensure that the anti-corruption measures are effective.

 

In conclusion, the NDC Party's 2024 election manifesto contains some laudable promises. However, it will be important for the party to ensure that these promises are feasible and that they are implemented in a sustainable and effective manner. It will also be important for the NDC to work closely with civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders to ensure that the promises are achieved. If the NDC can deliver on its promises, it could transform Ghana