NDC to Modernize Markets Nationwide — Prof. Opoku-Agyemang
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to modernizing market centers across Ghana. Speaking at a campaign event in Asawase in the Ashanti Region, she highlighted the proposed Markets Enhancement Programme, aimed at boosting local economies and facilitating trading activities, especially for women traders.
Citing the NDC’s prior successes in building modern markets like the Kejetia Market in Kumasi and Kotokoraba Market in Cape Coast, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang assured the gathering of Muslim queenmothers and traders that an NDC administration would continue to deliver on these promises. She emphasized that the program would significantly improve market infrastructure, benefiting communities nationwide.
Addressing Muslim Community Concerns
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang addressed the concerns of the Muslim community, recalling the previous NDC government’s initiative to train Muslim women as doctors in Cuba. She pledged that an NDC administration would continue to support the training of Muslim women as healthcare professionals, strengthening healthcare access in predominantly Muslim areas.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also acknowledged the rising cost of the Hajj pilgrimage, which has become a financial barrier for many Muslims. She pledged that, under John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, an NDC government would work to reduce Hajj fares, making it more accessible for Ghanaian Muslims to undertake this religious obligation.
Engaging Professionals and Calling for Change
At a separate event in the Nhyiaeso Constituency, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged Ashanti Region residents to support the NDC for comprehensive development. She noted that despite the region’s historical support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), its people had not received proportional development benefits. In contrast, she cited significant NDC-led projects, including the Kejetia Market and a modern airport, as evidence of the party’s dedication to the region.
Economic Outlook and Job Creation Initiatives
Turning to the national economy, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed concern over Ghana’s debt challenges under the current administration. She outlined the NDC’s strategy for economic recovery through initiatives like the 24-Hour Economy, the Big Push, and the National Apprenticeship Programme. These programs, she explained, would create jobs and drive economic growth.
“Our nation needs a transformative approach, and that begins with each of us,” she said, emphasizing that a new NDC government would bring the necessary sacrifices and efforts to rejuvenate the economy.
The NDC’s pledge to improve market infrastructure, address concerns within the Muslim community, and foster economic revival underscores its vision for change as Ghanaians head to the polls in December.
