"NDC's youth manifesto is a political gimmick" - Nana Bediako Dannsa Appiah

Nana Bediako Dannsa Appiah, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Team has sharply criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s recently launched youth manifesto.

According to Nana Appiah, the promise of free university entrance fees by the NDC is a 'political gimmick' with little substance.

In an exclusive interview with Think News Online, the NPP Communicator also expressed skepticism about the feasibility of the NDC's proposals and questioned the party's commitment to delivering meaningful change for the youth.

"The policies in the NDC's manifesto for the youth are nothing more than a political gimmick," he stated.

"They have nothing to offer. Maybe, in the next 32 years, they might have something tangible, but right now, this is just a play for votes without a real plan behind it."

Nana Appiah also pointed out former President John Mahama's past criticism of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, a flagship initiative of the NPP.

"Mahama spoke against Free SHS, but we came and nailed it," he remarked, suggesting that the NDC has a track record of opposing policies that have since proven successful under the NPP's administration.

He concluded by expressing confidence in the NPP's ability to "Break the 8," a reference to the party's ambition to secure a third consecutive term in office, something no political party in Ghana's Fourth Republic has achieved.

"Breaking the 8 is possible for the NPP," he declared, underscoring the party's belief that their policies, including those supporting youth development, have a stronger foundation and are more likely to resonate with the electorate than the NDC's promises.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith