Unemployment rate have quadrupled under NPP - Franklin Cudjoe tells Bawumia

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has refuted claims made by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that the unemployment rate recorded in 2016 was higher compared to recent years.

He stated categorically that the unemployment rate in the country has quadrupled under the governing New Patriotic Party.

In a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb Business, Franklin Cudjoe however touted Bawumia's flat rate tax idea as impactful if implemented well.

“DMB admits economic challenges but falls short of acknowledging the role his government’s fiscal recklessness contributed to the atrophy. It is not true that unemployment rate was higher in 2016 than now. It is almost 4× higher now," part of his post read.

“And Dumsor was solved by December 2016 so there was no need for it in 2024. His Flat Tax idea though will be impactful if implemented well. His pledge to govern with 50 ministers is a great move,” it added.

Dr. Bawumia while speaking at the NPP’s manifesto launch in Takoradi on Sunday, August 18, 2024 said that his government will prioritise the strengthening of businesses, especially Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The move, according to him will enhance the growth of SMEs, create jobs and boost the growth of the local economy.

Read Franklin Cudjoe’s Facebook post below:



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