Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has described his first seven months in office as both "challenging and rewarding." He emphasized the Mahama-led government’s unwavering commitment to reversing Ghana’s economic and institutional decline.
In an interview with Emmanuel Agyabeng on GHOne TV, Gbande spoke candidly about the daunting task of rebuilding the nation after what he termed significant neglect by previous administrations.
“Rebuilding a nation that's been allowed to deteriorate this badly is no easy task,” he remarked. “It's frustrating to see those who contributed to the decline now trying to position themselves as agents of change.”
Despite the uphill battle, Gbande expressed confidence in the progress being made.
“There is movement. There’s impact. More importantly, there’s goodwill and a clear, sincere determination to improve the lives of everyday Ghanaians. We are in this fight against poverty together,” he said.
He highlighted the government's efforts to address core national issues, particularly joblessness, corruption, and poverty.
“President Mahama and the NDC are confronting these challenges directly. We made promises during the campaign, and we’re keeping them by tackling these issues head-on,” Gbande stated.
He also criticized the opposition, accusing them of offering unhelpful and disingenuous critiques.
“In my view, we don’t currently have an opposition committed to real reform. Those calling for fairness must be credible themselves—and sadly, that credibility is lacking,” he argued.
Gbande concluded by reaffirming the government’s openness to feedback but stressed that it would prioritize the voices of the electorate over what he described as a small, unqualified minority.
“We are listening to the people who gave us this mandate—not to those without the moral standing to influence national dialogue,” he said.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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