A former Deputy Health Minister and member of Dr. Kwabena Duffuor’s campaign team, Rojo Mettle-Nunoo, has said Dr. Kwabena Duffuor is the best man to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC), into the 2024 general elections.
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, had his nomination forms picked up on his behalf on Thursday, at the NDC’s headquarters in Accra. Mr. Mettle-Nunoo, said the only person with the ability to rescue Ghana from the economic mess it finds itself in, is Dr. Duffuor.
“The current challenges of governance in the country, border on leadership and also on the aspirations of Ghanaians, and protecting the vulnerable. And I seriously believe that Dr. Kwabena Duffour, is the best person to achieve that.”
Rojo Mettle-Nunoo
The former lead witness for the NDC’s election petition, said the track record of Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, put him ahead of all the other competitors in the party’s flagbearership race.
“His track record as Governor of the Bank of Ghana and other positions he had occupied, made Rawlings trust him to make him, his Finance Minister. As Minister of Finance, Mills also recognized him and due to his intellect, the Mills government never borrowed from any external source”.
“This is a man of integrity, and he is the man that the grassroots of the NDC and Ghana needs now. He makes economic sense, and he makes macroeconomics sense. The best person who can take us [Ghana], out of this economic quagmire is Dr. Kwabena Duffuor. The grassroots know his caliber and know his capabilities, and once he gets the nod, he will change the economic fortunes of the country.”
Rojo Mettle-Nunoo
I’ll Revive Ghana’s Economy Within 2 Years, If I Become President
Former Bank of Ghana Governor and National Democratic Congress flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, has said that Ghana’s dwindling economy, will see a massive recovery within two years, if he becomes President.
He said this after receiving the nomination forms picked up on his behalf. The National Democratic Congress, is set to elect its flagbearer on May 13, 2023. Already, four persons have picked up their nomination forms. Apart from Dr. Duffuor, the rest are former President John Dramani Mahama, former Mayor of Kumasi, Kojo Bonsu and a businessman; Ernest Kwaku Kobeah.
Dr. Duffuor, after receiving his nomination form, touted the NDC’s achievement and indicated that the Nana Addo-led government, had worsened the economy. He promised to revive the economy, if he is given the nod.
“The place for the eagle is not the land, but the sky. The eagle will soar again, Ghana will soar again. Our government, if voted for, will bring the economy back within two years. The first year will be a resurrection year and the second year, will be a complete recovery in 2025.”
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor
He further criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), for its continuous borrowing and the worsening inflation. “When we left office, the cedi was performing better. When we were leaving office, the total public debt was GH¢35 billion. Now, it’s over GH¢600 billion. We can do better,” he added.
Dr. Duffuor, was appointed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana in 1997. In his era as Governor, Dr. Duffuor, restructured Government accounts at the Bank of Ghana and led the implementation of both fiscal and monetary policies. He was named one of the four best Central Bank Governors in the World, at a World Bank meeting in 1999.
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