Thousands of supporters of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) are expected to gather at the Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) in Takoradi today, Sunday, August 18, for the launch of the party's manifesto ahead of the 2024 election.

The event, billed to commence at 1:00 pm, follows the party's mammoth health walk in the Western Regional capital of Sekondi-Takoradi yesterday.

In a statement signed by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Monday, August 5, he stated that an eleven-member committee had been set up to plan and execute the launch event.

Madam Oboshie Sai-Coffie chairs the committee, with Ms Abena Asante serving as secretary.

90% of NPP manifesto will focus on job creation and businesses

Meanwhile, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has told Joy News that the manifesto will place a strong emphasis on job creation and business development.

He expressed confidence that the party, having delivered on similar promises in the past, is poised to do so again, particularly for the nation’s youth.

In an interview on Joy News' AM Show on Friday, he shared insights into what Ghanaians can expect from the manifesto. “Approximately 90% of the manifesto will focus on jobs and businesses in the private sector,” he said, highlighting the NPP's commitment to fostering a thriving economy driven by private enterprise.

“The manifesto is designed to ensure that the private sector not only thrives but also expands, increases production, and empowers citizens to access the opportunities generated," he explained. "As businesses grow, they will naturally need to hire more people, leading to increased employment.”

He proudly noted that the NPP is the only government in Ghana’s history to have created more jobs within eight years than any other government. “We have created 2.1 million jobs, and we have the data to prove it,” he declared.

Emphasizing the quality of these jobs, he pointed out that they are not just temporary fixes but sustainable positions that offer long-term security. “These are truly sustainable jobs. The data is there for all to see. As we head to the polls, voters must decide: do they want John Mahama or Dr Bawumia? The choice should be clear—vote for the one with a proven track record in job creation.”

He then explained that he thinks that this year's election is about jobs and businesses. “The woman at home is expecting his 25, 35, 26 years old son to be out there working and bringing something home, and that is not going to change, and so ask you go to the polls ask yourself what were the jobs that Mahama created. They said they created about 600 or 1,000 jobs, Nana Addo and Bawumia government has created 2.1 million jobs, so if it is about jobs the record, there is no debate about that.

He acknowledged the significant strides made in job creation but recognised that there are still many young Ghanaians in need of employment. “Even after creating 2.1 million jobs, we understand that there is still more to be done. That’s why our commitment is to scale up our efforts in the next term, ensuring that the growing number of young people have opportunities for meaningful work.”

Discussing the broader strategy, he explained that job creation is not just about numbers—it’s about building a value chain. "We need to ensure that our young people are equipped with the right skills," he said. "Right now, we have about 11 automobile companies in Ghana, all of which are eager to hire. But are our young people ready? That’s why we’ve invested heavily in modernizing TVET, so that they can step into these roles.

He added that these companies are prepared to employ close to 13,000 to 14,000 young people. "The opportunities are there, and we are ensuring that our youth are ready to seize them.”