iturn0image0turn0image2turn0image4turn0image9In the lead-up to Ghana's 2024 presidential election, John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has garnered a significant endorsement from Mariam Aziz, a prominent disability advocate and final-year student at the University of Ghana. citeturn0search0

Mariam Aziz, known for her advocacy through the AIM Trust Foundation, expressed her support for Mahama, highlighting his commitment to disability inclusion. She stated, "On December 7, 2024, every Ghanaian must vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, to introduce new policies that will benefit all, including people with disabilities who have been written off." citeturn0search0

Her dedication to the disability community is deeply personal, stemming from her upbringing with hearing-impaired parents. Mariam shared, "Sign language is a gift I inherited from my parents. Growing up as a child, sign language was the only language I knew, as both my parents are hearing impaired." citeturn0search0

Mariam praised Mahama's previous efforts to support people with disabilities, noting his appointment of Dr. Henry Seidu, a physically challenged individual, to head the Ministry of Chieftaincy in 2013. She also commended the NDC's establishment of a disability desk, which has over 200,000 active members and is run by persons with disabilities. citeturn0search0

Mahama's campaign has outlined several policies aimed at empowering people with disabilities, including:

- Free tertiary education for persons with disabilities, ensuring equitable access without barriers.

- A 5% minimum employment quota for persons with disabilities, along with skill training to create jobs.

- Promotion of sports for physically challenged persons, providing platforms for talent exhibition and employment.

Mariam believes that Mahama's "Resetting Ghana Agenda" will be transformative for persons living with disabilities, stating, "The Resetting Ghana Agenda, God willing, shall be the year for persons living with disabilities." citeturn0search0

By endorsing Mahama, Mariam Aziz hopes to contribute to a more inclusive Ghana, where individuals with disabilities are empowered and integrated into all facets of society.

For more insights into Mariam Aziz's advocacy and her endorsement of John Mahama, you can watch the following video:

videoMariam Aziz Endorses John Mahama for 2024 Electionsturn0video0

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