General News of Monday, 18 December 2017
Source: starrfmonline.com
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admitted it has not been a smooth sail since assuming office, but is optimistic he will succeed.
Speaking to New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates at a special National Conference in Kumasi on Sunday, he noted having inherited “a bankrupt economy” it was daunting to yield to all sort of pressures from the onset.
Eleven months into his administration, President Akufo-Addo believes he is on the right track to fulfill all his promises as his government puts the economy back on course.
“We’ve had important challenges; Invincible and Delta Forces and the tensions at the grassroots of the party over jobs. I appreciate very much the anxiety over jobs. What I’m saying is that the foundation has been laid for jobs. It has not been easy because we inherited a bankrupt economy but because of the ingenuity of the people I’m working with, we’ve been able to lay a good foundation,” Akufo-Addo opined.
“Let us remain united and confident, we are on the right path and soon it will be obvious to everybody. We’re on the right path,” Nana Addo assured the party supporters.
He added: “Our race is not a sprint. It’s a cross-country and a marathon race.”
Nana Addo recalled the tough beginnings including pressure from NPP vigilante groups – the Delta and Invincible Forces – as they demand jobs. However, he said the future is looking bright as everything falls into place.
He touted some of the achievements of his government, especially the launch of the flagship Free Senior High School programme in September, assuring all the challenges plaguing the initiative will be addressed.
Nana Addo counseled party faithful to leave the conference with a common voice because the opposition is looking for an opportunity to disintegrate the rank and file of the ruling party.