President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo sounded optimistic in recent times over his achievements as President of Ghana, affirming that 80 percent of his campaign promises had been accomplished. While addressing the nation during a recent radio interview, he was quick to rattle off several policies and projects, among others, that his administration has rolled out and detailed how they are of essence to the country.
Akufo-Addo, who took over the reins of government in January 2017, said his administration has achieved important gains in the areas of infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and job creation. Notably, he enumerated the successes to include the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy, as a result of which thousands of students across the country have gained access to secondary education without paying tuition fees. Another high point of success has been the Planting for Food and Jobs initiative that seeks to promote agriculture locally and brings down unemployment levels.
The President further commented on developments in infrastructure, giving examples of the construction works that were under way on roads, bridges, and energy projects as proof that the government was committed to the economic future of the country. He also mentioned the creation of different job opportunities, especially in construction and agriculture, in representation of his administration's emphasis on jobs.
While Akufo-Addo confessed that much is still left undone, he showed that the achievements so far recorded are monumental. He, therefore, called on Ghanaians to appreciate the good work under his leadership and remain patient as his government works to achieve the outstanding promises.
Some critics, however, have pointed at rising public debt and the cost of living as concerns that should be looked into. Despite these challenges, the President insisted that his government's initiatives lay a good foundation which the country needs for its prosperity in the long term.
The statement by Akufo-Addo comes months into the 2024 elections, where the ruling NPP hopes to retain power. As might have been expected, one of the talking points in the party's election campaign will be that the President said they have achieved 80 percent of his campaign promises.
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