The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to resurrect failing banks and financial institutions in the wake of an exhaustive and objective evaluation.
He beseeched Ghanaians to overwhelmingly back him in the general elections of 2024 in order to revitalize the flagging economy, expressing concern about the country’s rising unemployment rate.
During a Sunday, June 9 conversation with Ghanaians, Mr. Mahama acknowledged the growing dissatisfaction among the country’s youth.
He gave them his word that he would work to create a country where everyone may flourish and grow together.
“My dear youth, while I agree with your justifiable anger and disappointments, I urge you to keep hope alive. Have faith in God and the power of your thumb. Ghanaians are in search of hope, hope they can believe in! Hope with the assurance that Ghana will be reset onto the path of progress and prosperity.
“Hope, knowing they can live in safe neighbourhoods and earn a living if they study hard, work hard, and live as law-abiding citizens. This is what Ghanaians are yearning for, and this is precisely what the NDC and I are presenting to you in this election of 2024.
“Exercise your franchise by voting for me, John Mahama, on 7th December 07 and for the NDC Parliamentary Candidate in your constituency. As your selfless, truthful, experienced, and visionary leader, I need your vote to reset Ghana. I assure you I will work with you to build a country of shared growth and prosperity.”
He added that, “By resetting Ghana, I will repair the dangerous damage to our country’s economy and people.
Businessmen and women who government apparatchiks have given raw deals will have their say and can be assured of restoration. After a thorough and unbiased assessment, collapsed banks and financial institutions shall be restored. We will provide decent and well-paying jobs through my 24-hour economy initiative.
“Let me be clear: I am utterly appalled and disappointed by the unprecedented unemployment rate we are seeing today.”
From mid-2017 to January 2020, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta oversaw the cleanup of the banking industry.
The number of banks was reduced from 34 to 23 as a result of the clean-up, and the licenses of 347 microfinance organizations, 15 savings and loans, and 8 finance houses were withdrawn.
Source:Mybrytfmoline.com/Joseph Asare
