Flagbearer of the Progressive People�s Party (PPP), Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, is serving notice to the two biggest political parties in Ghana � the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party � that winning the December election is not their automatic reserve.
Dr. Nduom stated the two parties with the largest following in Ghana should brace up for a keen contest in December, because the PPP has metamorphosed into a force that is ready to wrestle power from the ruling NDC.
Speaking at a forum to outline his policies on Tuesday, Dr. Nduom debunked assertions that the PPP is positioning itself to be �kingmakers�. He said the PPP, which originated from the Convention People�s Party (CPP) will �struggle for every vote in the December elections.�
�We won�t play second fiddle to anybody,� Dr. Nduom stated categorically.
He said the PPP unlike other political parties, �will deliver on its promises because Ghanaians want food to eat, they want safe roads and good jobs.�
The former MP said: �We�ll not abuse the name of the Lord with vain prophesies. We�ll not deceive Ghanaians. We�re here to let you know that if the PPP wins, every single Ghanaian will be a winner. No political party will bring true progress unless with the people.�
Dr. Nduom said the education, health, agriculture among several other sectors will be overhauled and reviewed to place Ghana as a �high level middle income country.� He said the PPP has estimated about GhC 5.5 billion over a period of five years for the education sector aimed at providing free education �to all children and not a few to gain access to Senior High School.�
�PPP will create a just and discipline society so that within 10 years this country will become a higher level middle income country.
�Ghana needs courage and ambitious leaders and not naysayers. We can make this happen and when we do, Ghana can achieve lasting and sustainable development,� he pointed out.
He said a PPP government will protect the public purse and by so doing will reduce the number of Ministers of State to 40 and will �rely on professional and local government servants to ensure administrative service.�
On women, Dr. Nduom said the party has �set aside a minimum of 20 parliamentary seats for our women.�
Source: Citifmonline.com/Ghana
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