Bawumia to NDC: Our dams are not guinea fowl that will fly in Burkina

The Vice President of the Republic, Mr. Mahamudu Bawumia, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fulfill the campaign's commitment to facilitate agriculture throughout the year in the northern regions through the construction of dams in the area. part of the "A village, a dam" program.

According to Vice President Bawumia, the government will complete the ongoing construction works for these dams, to ensure that farmers have enough water to cultivate and care for their livestock.

Speaking at the launch of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Confederation of Higher Education Students (TESCON), the student wing of the New Patriotic Party, in Accra on Monday, July 29 2019, Vice President Bawumia rejected attempts by the opposition, the NDC, to cast doubt on the ongoing construction of the dams, in a failed attempt to evenize for their infamous "guinea fowl" to the saga of Burkina Faso ".

"We have 'One Village One Dam' underway; very important dams under construction. But they (NDC) will take pictures of unfinished dams, then say: "That's what the NPP does." But we will complete all these dams.

"Our dams do not look like guinea fowl flying to Burkina Faso. The dams are going to be here in Ghana. Even if a few are not well done, we will ensure that they are properly done. They will not fly to Burkina Faso. "

Vice President Bawumia reaffirmed the Akufo-Addo government's determination to formalize the Ghanaian economy and improve living conditions by implementing effective policies and programs, such as issuing a card national identity, the implementation of a digital addressing system, digital driver 's licenses and vehicle registration, and the interoperability of payments. World clbad mobile money.

"We also have the world's largest medical drone delivery service in Ghana, which distributes blood and essential medical supplies to remote and hard-to-reach areas."

The other interventions, continued Vice President Bawumia, include an electronic case tracking system, the establishment of a paperless port system, online applications for pbadport acquisition and the Extension of mobile phone sites for broadband access to 400 communities over the past two and a half years, compared to the 78 that the NDC has managed to repair in eight (8) years.

"Although we constantly have needs and continue to express our concerns about greater desires and pains, it is refreshing that we have restored trainee instructor benefits that were canceled today. ; restored trainee nursing allowances canceled; introduced free SHS nationwide that never existed; subsidized fertilizer program for food crop farmers in Planter to feed and create jobs; set up the Nation Builders Corps for 100,000 graduates that never existed; reduction or abolition of 17 taxes,; reduction of import duties by 50% –

"In addition, we have reduced electricity rates on a cumulative basis by 6.3% for residential consumers and 18.8% for non-residential consumers, and created direct jobs for 350,000 people in the sector. public. We increased the DACF share by 50% for people with disabilities. increase in the capitation grant to GHC 10.00; created a Zongo Development Fund and achieved macroeconomic stability. "

Vice President Bawumia congratulated the founders and leaders of TESCON for the crucial role they continue to play in the electoral future of the NPP, and urged them to redouble their efforts in preparation for the 2020 elections.

Francis Asenso Boakye, Founding President of TESCON; Hon Freddie Blay, National President of the NPP; Sammi Awuku, National Organizer; Henry Nana Boakye, National Youth Organizer; The Honorable Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister of Communications and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West; The Honorable Lydia Seyram Alhbadan, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon; and Amma Frimpomaa Dwumoh, MD, SIC Life Savings & Loans.