"Corrupt gov't robbing Ghana of development" – Nana Addo

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP) Nana Akufo-Addo, has indicated that Ghana has been robbed of massive development because of the brazen theft of public resources and widespread cases of corruption under the watch of President Mahama.

"Monies earmarked for Ghana’s development have found their way into the pockets of people in government. Is it a surprise, therefore, that we are suffering in this country? A school which costs GH¢160,000 to construct by the private sector costs in excess of GH¢500,000 when done by government. Why won’t Ghanaians suffer?", he stated.

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According to him, "Government is ‘chopping’ our money ‘nyafu, nyafu’. My government is going to root out corruption and the brazen theft of public resources. Under President Kufuor, without the benefit of oil money, and with the right policies, he was able to pay teacher and nursing training allowances. Today, with the benefit of oil, this government has cancelled these allowances with the excuse that there is no money".

Making reference to a Ghana News Agency (GNA) story of November 8, 2015, where the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo, together with the Kpone Katamanso District Assembly, inaugurated a 6-unit classroom block, with dual desks, at Katamanso Presbyterian School at a cost of GH¢510,000, Nana Akufo-Addo said, "I am not into politics to steal the monies of poor Ghanaians. That is not why I am into politics. I am into politics so I can use the little knowledge and wisdom God has given me to help move Ghana forward."

The NPP flagbearer assured Ghanaians that "under my administration, if God listens to my prayer, I will restore these allowances. The plans and programmes we have will ensure that corruption is rooted out, so Ghana’s money can be used for the benefit of the Ghanaian people."

Nana Akufo-Addo made this known in Duayaw Nkwanta, in the Tano North constituency of the Brong Ahafo Region, on Friday, July 8, 2016, at the commencement of a 5-day tour of the region.