Ahead of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s public address on the economic challenges facing Ghanaians, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Octhere-Darko has said that suggestions given by some stakeholders indicate that the people are genuinely interested in the wellbeing of the nation.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will deliver the address today, Sunday October 30 at 8PM.
A number of suggestions have been given by stakeholders,
For instance, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye has asked him to announce three key measures to solve the problems.
The measures he expects the President to mention are reconstitution of the Economic Management Team (EMT) to include experts and professionals; a transition team, also including experts and professionals; and austerity.
Dr Kwakye tweeted “In sum, the President’s speech to the nation must indicate: 1). austerity measures to address the crisis led by Gov’t; 2).a reconstitution of the Economic Management Team to include experts/professionals; and 3). a transition team, also including experts/professionals.”
“The President’s speech is highly anticipated. It has the potential to rekindle the markets. Therefore, let it not disappoint,” he added.
Also in a tweet, Mr Otchere-Darko said “I’ve been reading very constructive suggestions on what the President is expected to focus on from a cross section of Ghanaians.
I’ve been reading very constructive suggestions on what the President is expected to focus on from a cross section of Ghanaians. It speaks of a nation of citizens, who’re genuinely interested in the well being of our nation. That’s why we believe in Ghana.
— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) October 30, 2022
“It speaks of a nation of citizens, who’re genuinely interested in the well being of our nation. That’s why we believe in Ghana.”
By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana