President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday said his administration has begun delivering on its promises at a mammoth rally in Kumasi.
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He said the appropriation act passed by parliament last Friday captures the funding for the programme.
"People said we could not do it, but we are implementing [the free SHS this September]," he said in Twi.
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President Akufo-Addo said the Zongo Development Fund he promised during the 2016 elections has been established.
He boasted that no government has established a dedicated funding to cater for the needs of people residing in the Zongos except his.
"I want you to know that I am a man of my words. I won't come before you and promise things I cannot do. All that I said, I can do it and I will implement it one after the other," he said to thunderous applause from the crowd.
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He told the cheering crowd that he has a competent team around him to deliver on his promise of job creation and a stable economy, mentioning the names of vice president Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, Senior Minister Osafo Marfo and Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen.
He further said measures have been put in place to create jobs for those who are unemployed.