By Maltiti Sayida Sadick
In a recent appearance on Manifesto Watch with Maltiti Sayida Sadick on GTV Breakfast, Reverend Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, running mate of the All Peoples Congress (APC), criticized the current governance structure and the influence of larger political parties, arguing that those with fewer resources are steering national affairs, which he deems unfortunate.
Dr. Worlanyo Mensah advocated for the unification of smaller parties as an alternative political force, highlighting that while smaller parties often propose impactful policies, the larger parties, such as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), frequently adopt and claim ownership of these initiatives. He further criticized policies rolled out by the NPP and NDC as predominantly short- to medium-term, arguing that a focus on long-term solutions is essential.
Dr. Worlanyo Mensah emphasized the need for economic over political programming and accused the current government of prioritizing electoral victory over generational welfare. “The government is interested in winning the next election rather than the welfare of the next generation,” he stated.
In line with the APC’s policy objectives, Dr. Mensah committed to establishing an anti-corruption task force within the first 100 days of an APC-led administration. He stressed that under their governance, the system would be safeguarded against manipulation, and individuals found guilty of bribery and corruption would face prosecution.
Dr. Mensah also outlined plans to champion technical and vocational training, linking industry and education through the creation of industrial colleges, and firmly opposed Ghana’s reliance on international borrowing. He called on the government to cease borrowing from credit markets, asserting that “monies that have been misappropriated are more than what we receive from the IMF.”
The APC’s ambitious policy agenda reflects a call for systemic reform, with the aim of transforming Ghana’s socio-economic landscape through sustained anti-corruption measures, industrial education, and fiscal independence.