Independent candidate and founder of Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen has promised the country’s youth something audacious.
In a major step toward a generational change in political leadership, he announced that, should his party win power, a whopping 60% of his administration would be made up of young people.
This action may reshape national policies to concentrate on issues that directly affect young people and is perceived as a clear commitment to guaranteeing that younger demographics are suitably represented in governance.
Speaking in an interview with Abeiku Santana on Atuu show, Alan Kyerematen revealed that 50% out of the 60% will be women included in his government if he is voted into power.
My administration will be made up of 60% Youth – Alan Kyeremanten#UTVGhana #Atuu pic.twitter.com/te50N6wOkE
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) November 22, 2023
Far from being a simple political ploy, Kyerematen’s pledge is viewed as a calculated action to involve and empower the youth.
It makes it abundantly evident that his administration is committed to meeting the needs of a group of people that is frequently underrepresented in positions of authority.
In addition to improving representation, this move aims to refocus policy-making on topics like employment, education, and technology—all of which are particularly important to younger populations.
Meanwhile, the All People’s Congress (APC) founder, Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has claimed ownership of the 24-hour economy policy.
He claimed that the widely discussed policy was one he included in the APC’s 2020 manifesto.
According to onuaonline.com, Dr. Hassan Ayariga lamented that the policy had become a topic of national debate due to references to it made by former President Mahama and his party.
The 2020 presidential candidate then went on to offer proof for his assertion, pointing to a section in his manifesto where he promised to implement a three-shift, 24-hour production schedule.
The next NDC government, according to former president John Dramani Mahama, would implement policies encouraging businesses in Ghana to remain open for business twenty-four hours a day.
