"Ndoum Is Not A CPP Representative in Govt." - Dowouna

The General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party, (CPP) Dr. Nii Noi Dowouna has stated that, the Minister for Economic Planning and Regional Co-operation, Dr. Kwesi Ndoum is serving in the Kufuor administration in his personal capacity and not as a representative of the CPP.

Consequently, whatever policies or ideologies he promotes are basically out of his own convictions and understanding of the realities of the government he represents and not those of the CPP.

Dr. Dowouna in an interview with the Ghana News Agency said the party’s highest decision making body did not receive any formal letter from the government concerning Dr. Ndoum’s appointment.

His comments were meant to clarify the status of Dr. Ndoum, who is defending the HIPC Initiative of the government which the CPP has categorically rejected. The socialist party believes that HIPC is not the solution to Ghana’s debt crisis and has suggested instead, a prudent management team to handle the fiscal policies of government.

In contrast, Dr. Ndoum has defended government’s position on HIPC and the advantages that the country would derive from the initiative. Dr. Ndoum who says he is still committed to the CPP, has persistently described his position in the NPP government as one of National Service.