Mahama condemns government for disbursing COVID-19 fund to the NPP members
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has condemned the government’s selective and partisan disbursement of the COVID-19 relief fund.
Addressing supporters of NDC on Monday at Somreboi as part of his five-day campaign tour of the Western Region, former President Mahama questioned the politicisation and selective disbursement of the fund meant to alleviate the hardship imposed on Ghanaians.
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He explained that it was under his tenure that, the Stabilisation Fund was established to cater for emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said more than 300 million dollars was generated for the fund and parliament this year approved 200 million dollars to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
“But in the disbursement of the fund, the government is giving the money to only NPP supporters, including their Chairmen and Secretaries. And it is not good,” Former President Mahama claimed.
The fund, he noted is intended to ease the hardship of all Ghanaians, not a selected few of the ruling party, adding “the next NDC government will ensure that all Ghanaians benefit from the country’s resources, regardless of party affiliation.”
The ex President therefore, urged the electorates to vote for the NDC in the December 7 general elections to enable him to work hard to create jobs, implement Free Primary Healthcare and state-sponsored Technical and Vocational Education and Training (T-VET).
Source: www.spotonnews.net
