By Maltiti Sayida Sadick
In a recent interview on GTV’s Manifesto Watch with Maltiti Sayida Sadick, Kwesi Adarkwah, a spokesperson for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), outlined an ambitious plan for Ghana’s future under a CPP government. The proposed policies span urban housing, agriculture, industrialization, and constitutional reforms.
Adarkwah emphasized the party’s commitment to mass housing, stating that a CPP government would centralize and harmonize the nation’s housing database while purchasing building materials in bulk to drive down costs. “We believe in state ownership of assets,” he said, adding that state-driven initiatives would boost national development.
On the industrialization front, the CPP is pushing for export-led growth, promising to focus on industries that enhance Ghana’s trade prospects. “We are going to do export-led industrialization,” Adarkwah said, underscoring the party’s vision for a self-reliant economy.
A significant overhaul of the current political structure is also part of the CPP’s agenda. Adarkwah mentioned plans to reduce the number of districts to 100, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, all District Chief Executives (DCEs) would be elected rather than appointed. “Let us not kid ourselves, justice is political,” Adarkwah remarked, as he advocated for a more decentralized and democratic process.
The judiciary is also slated for reform under the CPP, with proposals to limit the tenure of Supreme Court judges and to advertise vacancies for these crucial roles. “We will have 100 Members of Parliament,” he added, noting that the legislative body would also undergo a reduction in size.
One of the party’s boldest propositions is a constitutional overhaul, aimed at reducing executive power and instituting electoral financing reforms. “We want a constitution that does not give power to just a single person,” Adarkwah emphasized.
The CPP remains the only party to have been banned in Ghana’s history, but Adarkwah believes that their progressive policies will propel them to the forefront of the national conversation.
The party’s manifesto paints a picture of a more equitable and transparent Ghana, built on the pillars of justice, industrialization, and electoral reform.
