By GhanaNewsPage 
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to oversee an administration where no citizen will have to “worry about” where their next meal will come from.
He expressed his desire to lead and “lift” the country to a pedestal of needs-focused and sustained economic development, built on firm industrialization that will foster growth and shared prosperity.
“We will lift our people out of poverty and ensure that no Ghanaian goes to bed hungry,” he told a large crowd gathered at the Sekondi Methodist Park to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Christian Faith Church International.
The vision he has for Ghana is one where “no one is left behind,” with unassailable and equal access to opportunities for all, particularly in a nation where “every child” has access to quality education, and where every family has the dignity of decent work and thrives in safe communities.
The 24-Hour Vessel
The former President hopes to use the 24-hour economic model – the fulcrum of the NDC’s 2024 election manifesto – as a vessel in his quest to “emancipate” the country from its current economic challenges.
He explained that, “The 24-hour economy model will open opportunities for our youth, enhance productivity, and lead to a rise in our exports, reducing our dependence on imports and earning foreign exchange that will help us stabilize our currency.”
Through job creation driven by industrialization, agricultural modernization, and small business support, he hopes to “rejuvenate our economy.”
With the assurance and commitment to an environment that guarantees equal opportunities for everyone to succeed, Mr. Mahama is confident families will be able to provide for themselves and alleviate the fear of hunger.
“Our people deserve to smile again.”
To help achieve this, he called for the involvement of all Ghanaians while promising “strong leadership, honest leadership that accepts responsibility and does not blame others for its failings; leadership that embraces accountability and does not cover up…”