Opinions of Friday, 30 November 2007
Columnist: Amankwah, Nana Kofi
First, Protecting the Economy; Alan Kyerematen is the only candidate who can protect the Nation’s economy from reversing to the NDC era in 1980’s and 19 90’s. He has a plan to create about 1,600 solid jobs for his first three months in office, which are not cyclical jobs. His plan will protect jobs by giving entrepreneurs a lower interest rate from banks and reduce taxes for their mechanical equipment importation duties. Alan’s plan’s to lower tariffs increase productivity and stimulate the economy are imperative for the nation. He loves economic growth and fair trade agreements for his country. Fiscal responsibility will be the core policies for him to govern the nation.
Second, Education; Alan Kyerematen’s proposal for investment in human capital “makes sense” with concrete plans that benefit kids, parents, teachers and communities. Alan is an economist who understands risk -taking by investing in human capital, which is imperfect. You incur cost now, but he believes the nation will profit in the long term with good returns in marginal products. These ideas will create opportunity for the majority of our citizens to acquire the skills the nation needs for 21st century and for the citizens to become self –sufficient. Human capital investment will not only increase the Gross domestic Products but the nation’s Gross National Product (GNP) will help the nation to balance its current accounts system. Alan will be the nation’s health care president. He will issue detailed proposals to expand coverage that will rein in health costs and hold down insurance premium drug prices.
Third, Agriculture: Alan has a plan to boost the nation’s agricultural production for consumption and export. He believes there is a need to advance in agriculture with new technology and increase production for our local factories and foreign markets. This will revamp the nation’s agricultural manufacturers to become more efficient.
Fourth, Opportunity & Inclusion: Alan Kyerematen’s long standing support for urban industries to operate around the nation reflects his deep commitment to providing opportunities for all. Alan, the servant of the NPP party has great visions for all the foot soilders who are the heart and soul of the party. Alan is a true blooded NPP person, devoted and committed member of the party who is capable of unifying and defending the values and ideals of the party. The majority of the members acknowledge his commitment and his dedication as team player and loyal son to the party by devoted advocacy to improve their social life around the country.
Fifth, Good Government: Alan is committed to govern the country on decentralization principles that will increase development in obscure places across the nation. He believes in accountability without any excuses and zero tolerance of government very effectively that will yield better results for the nations out put.
From: Nana Kofi Amankwah (New York)