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Politics of Thursday, 19 September 2024

    

Source: Citi News

Where are the 2.1million jobs? – Mahama questions NPP

Mahama noted that unemployment has risen under the NPP Mahama noted that unemployment has risen under the NPP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disputed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) claim of creating 2.1 million jobs between 2017 and 2022.

During a tour of the Ahafo Region, NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama accused the NPP of inflating figures to gain votes.

Mahama noted that unemployment has risen under the NPP, from 8% during the NDC’s administration to nearly 15%.

He questioned the impact of the NPP's claimed job creation, as many people have not seen improvements. Mahama emphasized the need for a 24-hour economy to boost job creation across the country.

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