NDC’s policies out of touch with Ghanaians says Dr Frank Bannor

Dr Frank Bannor, Development Economist and Head of Research at the Danquah Institute (DI), has observed that the policies of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are failing to resonate and connect with the general populace as the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections draw near.

In an interview on Adom TV’s Badwam show on 21 August 2024, he indicated that the NDC’s approach to policy promotion such as the “Free university fees for first-year students”, “24-hour economy”, “Big -Push”, “National Apprenticeship programme”, “Women Development Bank” and “The Big Push”, among many other policies, has been ineffective and counterproductive.

Out of touch

Dr Bannor contended that the NDC’s policies and their presentation by party leaders are not resonating well with Ghanaians. He attributed this disconnect to the party’s reliance on provocative rhetoric rather than constructive dialogue.

According to Dr Bannor, the NDC has been focusing on what he termed “beating war drums” instead of engaging in meaningful and peace-oriented discussions.

“The current strategy of the NDC, characterized by inflammatory statements, propaganda and a confrontational stance, is not what Ghanaians need at this time,” he stated.

He emphasised that such tactics do little to address the real issues facing the country and may only serve to heighten tensions rather than promote unity and constructive debate.

Positive precedent

Dr Bannor urged the NDC to reconsider its approach and adopt a more constructive and evidence-based strategy. He criticized the party for what he described as speculative actions that lack a solid foundation.

“The NDC’s recent actions appear to be driven more by speculation and less by concrete evidence. This not only undermines the credibility of their policies but also erodes public trust.”

He called on the NDC to set a positive precedent by focusing on substantive policy discussions and engaging in peaceful and respectful political discourse. He stressed the importance of maintaining a calm and measured approach in political campaigning to foster an environment conducive to democratic debate and progress.

The NDC’s use of aggressive and divisive rhetoric, which he believes detracts from the party’s ability to present viable solutions to national issues. He cautioned that such rhetoric could exacerbate political instability and contribute to a polarized atmosphere, which is counterproductive to Ghana’s democratic processes.

Dr Bannor stressed that effective political engagement requires a focus on evidence-based policies and a commitment to peaceful resolutions. “The stakes are high, and the focus should be on advancing national interests rather than engaging in divisive tactics,” he stressed.

Asaase Broadcasting Company airs on Asaase 99.5 Accra, Asaase 98.5 Kumasi, Asaase 99.7 Tamale, Asaase 100.3 Cape Coast, AsaasePa 107.3 (Accra).
Affiliates: Bawku FM 101.5, Bead FM 99.9 (Bimbilla), Mining City Radio 89.5 (Tarkwa), Nandom FM 101.9, Nyatefe Radio 94.5 (Dzodze), Sissala Radio 96.3 (Tumu), Somuaa FM 89.9 (Gushegu), Stone City 90.7 (Ho) and Wale FM 106.9 (Walewale).
Listen online: asaaseradio.com, Sound Garden and TuneIn.
Follow us:
X: @asaaseradio995, @Asaase985ksi, @Asaase997tamale, @asaase1003, asaasepa1073
Instagram: asaaseradio99.5, asaase985ksi, asaase100.3, asaase99.7tamale, asaasepa107.3
LinkedIn: company/asaaseradio995. TikTok: @asaaseradio99.5
Facebook: asaase99.5, asaase985ksi, Asaase100.3, asaase99.7, AsaasePa107.3.
YouTube: AsaaseXtra.
Join the conversation. Accra: call 020 000 9951/054 888 8995, WhatsApp 020 000 0995. Kumasi: call 059 415 7985 or call/WhatsApp 020 631 5260. Tamale: call/WhatsApp/SMS 053 554 6468. Cape Coast: call/WhatsApp 059 388 2652.
#AsaaseRadio
#AsaasePa
#TheVoiceofOurLandAyor

The post NDC’s policies out of touch with Ghanaians says Dr Frank Bannor appeared first on Asaase Radio.