AK.FREDRICK

You’re a wise person and if you’re a wise person the first two years of Prez Mahama’s second term should enable you have a fair idea on whether you’ll vote NDC or NPP. I am a very persuasive writer so read attentively on why NDC at this rate must continue till 2032 to advance development in this country. I’ll also point out some things that must be addressed. 1. If you’re a law student, junior lawyer or someone interested in studying law, just understand that when students demonstrated during the NPP era against the monopoly and unfairness in the Ghana school of law, they were assaulted by the police. The NDC heard their plight. Professor Atuguba a renowned policy advisor and current Director of Legal Education advised on a working framework for legal education in Ghana and many people who were unfairly treated or denied their right to legal education has received progressive justice. The monopoly of the Ghana school of Law and Ghana Bar Association has also ended. 2. We demonstrated against galamsey and illegal mining practices. This NDC government came into power, arrested and prosecuted one of the most powerful politicians in the country, took him on trial and he’s currently convicted and imprisoned for offenses related to illegal mining. That’s progressive justice. Still more work needs to be done. GoldBod is a working institution and is fulfilling its mandate. It has been commended by other countries too. In terms of mining and development the Damang mine operations and projects shows we can leave this sector to local operatives instead of foreign companies. 3. Progressive Justice extends to the Obuasi Headmaster issue. The political party listened. However a lot needs to be done in matters concerning granting of bail and right to free speech. 4. Progressive Justice and protection of the rights and safety of our fellow citizens in South Africa. The government acted satisfactorily. Dumsor is also under control. There’s effective communication from the government. State bodies are making profit including Tema Oil Refinery. The YEA should do better. 5. Because of the wars and economic crisis our cedi apparently depreciated greatly against other currencies. There have been more international conflicts over the last couple of years including the Isreal Palestinian, Russia Ukraine, and middle belt conflicts. However the cedi improved from as high as 16 to a dollar to 11-12 stability for a couple of years and ongoing. 6. Some ministers have not been performing satisfactorily and we can all point to some famous lions and lionesses in government. However the ministers who are doing extraordinarily overshade the bad ones. I commend the Finance minister for economic growth and stability. I commend the President for choosing the right people for certain infrastructural projects including the Big Push project. 7. I commend the government for building better communicators as compared to NPP but there’s still more that needs to be done. The Amasaman communicator’s remarks on the rape matter was damaging. Also the statements concerning the Vice President were not the best. There’s been a clear difference between experienced communicators and those that seek more training. 8. Quite surprisingly, the best Ministry to me is the Ministry of Justice. I commend the Deputy Ag in his prosecutions and state defense across various court forums. 9. I finally commend the fact that in this government it seems the right things are being done. Clearing the Labadi beach front was the right decision. The 24 hour project has not progressed to our satisfaction. The government is open to completing some of the projects left behind by the previous government.