Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang shares key areas of NDC's vision for Ghana with UK, Ireland chapter

This past weekend, the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, engaged with members of the party’s UK and Ireland Chapter during a fundraiser event in London.

The event provided an opportunity to discuss key areas of the NDC's vision for Ghana, specifically in preparation for the 2024 general election.

Central to their discussions was the establishment of a Women’s Development Bank, which would provide women with greater access to credit and financial support. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs and expand their economic opportunities by easing access to loans.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang also spoke extensively on the NDC's proposal to implement a 24-hour economy, a strategy designed to tackle youth unemployment by creating more jobs across sectors, particularly in industries that can operate around the clock.

Healthcare was highlighted as another top priority, with plans to establish a specialized hospital for women and children. This facility would ensure access to quality healthcare tailored to the specific needs of these vulnerable groups.

Other initiatives include the proposed free primary healthcare programme, which would allow individuals to receive treatment at any Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, health centre, or polyclinic for free.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further addressed programmes aimed at empowering women across various sectors, which are integral to the party’s broader agenda of social and economic transformation.

She reiterated the party's commitment to addressing corruption, stating that an NDC government would launch "Operation Recover All Loot," a campaign designed to recover misappropriated public funds and hold corrupt officials accountable.

On education, she discussed potential improvements to the Free SHS policy, indicating that the NDC aims to refine the system to ensure sustainability and enhance the quality of education.

She highlighted several challenges currently facing education in Ghana, including infrastructural deficits, erratic academic calendars, inconsistent curricula, insufficient teaching and learning materials, and strained industrial relations, all of which have negatively impacted educational performance at all levels. She pledged that an NDC government would prioritize teacher welfare and professional development.

The NDC’s running mate acknowledged the deep concerns expressed by Ghanaians living in the UK and Ireland regarding the current state of affairs in Ghana. She noted their genuine commitment to supporting the NDC's vision of resetting and rebuilding the country.

In turn, the NDC UK and Ireland Chapter pledged their unwavering support to the party, promising to contribute to efforts to restore hope and rebuild the nation.

The event was not just a fundraiser but also a rallying point for the diaspora chapter, as they reaffirmed their dedication to seeing an NDC-led government that prioritizes the welfare of all Ghanaians, both at home and abroad.