John Mahama, the NDC flagbearer, promises to deliver on his commitments unlike the NPP government.
Mahama, during his ‘Building the Ghana We Want Together Tour’ in Tamale, emphasized his commitment to avoiding promises he cannot fulfill. He acknowledged the concerns raised by pre-tertiary teachers regarding the absence of essential amenities and stated that he refuses to make commitments he cannot uphold due to the current economic challenges.
Mahama highlighted the unfulfilled promises made by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led administration, including the construction of factories and dams in every district. He proposed offering accommodation support to pre-tertiary teachers to reduce expenses and create a better environment for teaching. If elected, he aims to motivate teachers and enhance their performance.
Mahama said “I’ve said that the economy is in a big mess, so I cannot promise everybody I’m going to increase salary and all that. I won’t be like those dishonest people who came to promise heaven that they will build factories in every district, they’ll build a dam in every village, I’m not that kind of person. So I cannot promise you that I’m going to increase your salary.”
“And so we have taken note of the difficulties pre-tertiary teachers are going through, and I’ve suggested some of the solutions, and one is that we’ll help with accommodation in schools so that more teachers can stay in school.”
