Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, firmly believes that he is the ideal candidate to lead the NPP to victory in the 2024 general elections.
During an interview on Oyerepa Breakfast Show, Dr Apraku, a former Minister of Trade, emphasized the importance of having a competent leader to prevent any future IMF bailouts for the country.
Dr. Apraku expressed his unwavering dedication to the NPP, asserting that he has made more sacrifices for the party than any other member.
He firmly believes that now is the opportune moment for him to take the reins and lead both the NPP and Ghana towards progress and development.
“If we’re talking about someone who has sacrificed a lot for the NPP, then I don’t know anybody else than myself. I’ve put my life on the line.” He told Sometymer Otuo Acheampong, host of the show.
As per him, he wants to serve the nation with his requisite knowledge and the links he has built for himself on the international front.
Dr. Apraku, who is currently the ECOWAS Commissioner for Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research disclosed that, due to his in-depth knowledge and the extensive network he has created globally, he will be able to attract investors to the country to create jobs, thereby limiting the country’s unemployment rate.
“I want to serve this nation. I’ve gotten in-depth knowledge to steer the affairs of the nation, because at this stage the country needs competent, recognized acknowledged person to help the development of the nation.”
Again, “To forgo IMF bailouts, we need investors to create jobs in the country. But before then the investors need to have a trustworthy person in order to invest their money in the said, country, and I have earned that international trust.
I’ve worked with almost all the big institutions across the world.
I’ve built an extensive network, therefore if Ghanaians vote for me to become president, no investor will resist doing business in the country.” Dr Konadu Apraku hinted.
Ten people in the NPP are qualified to contest in NPP Presidential primaries in November.
Candidates including Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; a former Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen; Kwadwo Poku, an energy expert; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Joe Ghartey; a former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto; a former General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong; MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a former MP for Offinso North, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku; and a former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko are all in the contest.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/ Joseph Marfo
