Former President John Mahama said the clergy and civil society groups were to be blamed for contributing to the country’s economic woes.
He argues that these groups have failed to criticize the government’s wasteful spending on contract financing.
Mr Mahama, who spoke at the Techiman Timber Market as part of a two-day tour to Bono Eastern Region, said the NDC was ready to turn around the country’s fortunes.
According to the former president, the loans contracted by the NPP government, estimated at $3 billion annually, were not invested in productive projects.
He maintained that the role of watchdog over various actors was left solely to the NDC.
“The clergy, civil society and other authorities ignored the role of watchdogs. Since 2018, all vigilant people have noticed that the economy continues to falter. An economic crisis is imminent. “Only the NDC told the President that his brother, who is the Minister of Finance, is refusing to make judicious use of the $3 billion loan that he is contracted every year,” he said.
He admitted to the NDC that the ruling government is unable to put the country on the right track.
Mr Mahama touts his government’s ability to succeed in the 2024 elections.
“The President himself, in response to a question on the economy, acknowledged that we need a new president to rebuild this country. He himself has lost hope. “I know that this is a government that will do that,” he added.
The ‘Ghana Architecture Tour’ stopped by Techiman Magazine where a town hall meeting was held to question the public’s concerns regarding the 2024 NDC Manifesto.
A national apprenticeship program campaign policy was proposed as a solution to the apprenticeship challenges raised at the conference.
“Skills training is one of the ways to revitalize the economy. Even graduates have to learn skills. Even if they want to travel abroad, it is easier for skilled workers to find employment. Qualifications No matter what, you should learn the trade.”
In Benkrom, north of Kintampo, donations were made to victims of the recent floods in the area.
The former president called on the government to inject funds into the National Disaster Management Agency for such purposes.
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