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Ghana is ready for economic take off - Kan-Dapaah
Koforidua, Jan. 22, GNA - Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, Minster for
the Interior on Monday observed that Ghana was set for
economic take off but the only problem that could disrupt
the economic progress was political disunity.
He therefore, called on Ghanaians to live in unity to enjoy
the success of their contribution.
Mr Kan-Dapaah made the observation when addressing the New
Juaben Municipal Jubilee Peoples' Assembly at Koforidua.
He said Ghana's 50 years of existence as a nationhood was a
credit to all past Governments since each contributed to her
development and should be given credit for their
achievements.
However, Mr Kan-Dapaah said the six years administration of
the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President John Agyekum
Kufour had made the greatest achievements than any
government in Ghana's history.
He emphasized that in addition to the numerous
infrastructure development Government had initiated
difficult policies that had improved the economy and living
standards of the people.
Mr Kan-Dapaah, explained that the increase in prices of
petroleum products as a result of the removal of Government
subsidy greatly influenced the stabilization of the cedi,
helped to reduce the interest rate and inflation in the
country.
He said the NPP Government was interested in the well-being
of Ghanaians hence the introduction of the Capitation Grant,
School Feeding Programme and the National Health Insurance
Scheme (NHIS) to ensure that the people were not left out in
the country's development.
Mr Kan-Dapaah, said freedom of speech in the country had put
the Government on its toes to perform as expected and
pointed out that although the constitution allowed
criticisms, people should endeavour to address issues of
national interest in a polite and courteous manner.
Mr Yaw Barimah, Eastern Regional Minister, stressed the need
for Ghanaians to learn the national anthem and pledge as a
sign of patriotism.
He called on Ghanaians to reflect on their past and examine
their activities during the celebration of 50 years of
nationhood.
Nana Adjei Boateng, New Juaben Municipal Chief Executive,
enumerated some development projects within the municipality
since 2001.
He urged Parent-Teacher Associations that want to institute
levies to seek approval from the assembly.
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