The Presidential Aspirant of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbaatayela Mornah, has vowed to break the long-existing duopoly of the two main political parties in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Bernard Mornah reflected on the visionary leadership of Nkrumah and President Hilla Liman, contrasting it with the current state of governance in Ghana, which he described as lacking vision and care for its people.
“Today, more than ever, Ghana needs leadership like Nkrumah’s,” Mr Mornah stated.
“This is why I offer myself for service to the Ghanaian people. My vision is to create a Ghana where everyone, including the youth and women, can achieve their full potential,” he remarked.
Bernard Mornah, the former national chairman of the PNC launched his presidential ambitions on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
He outlined his vision for Ghana, invoking the legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
JOBS AND MORE
Outlining his vision for a “New Ghana,” Mr. Mornah emphasised the need for a new direction, new leadership and professional management of the nation.
He promised to provide decent work opportunities, curtail the need for Ghanaians to seek opportunities abroad and address pressing issues such as unemployment, inflation, corruption, and the deteriorating quality of public services.
EXPERTISE
Mornah highlighted his extensive experience in leadership roles, including his tenure as the National Youth Organiser and General Secretary of the PNC, his contributions to the Kwame Nkrumah Centenary Planning Committee and his work with the Arise Ghana Movement and the Pan African Federalist Movement.
He also noted his community engagements, such as running a farm and a football club in Sankana, which have created jobs for the youth in Upper West region.
These experiences and expertise, he noted, would come in handy during his presidency to change the fortunes of the nation.
NINE-POINT AGENDA
In addressing the current challenges facing Ghana, Bernard Mornah listed high unemployment rates, inflation, corruption and the decline in public services as key issues.
He presented a nine-point agenda to transform the nation, focusing on food security, skilled manpower, a robust economy, rule of law, healthcare, prudent economic management, connectivity and industrialisation.
He concluded his speech by appealing to the Ghanaian people for support in the upcoming December 2024 elections, pledging to serve with honour, respect, integrity and excellence.
He invoked the words of Kwame Nkrumah, expressing his commitment to leading Ghana towards a future where every citizen is well fed, well clothed, well housed and well empowered.
“This country is not poor, but it is poorly led,” Mornah asserted, adding that “the forthcoming December 2024 elections offer a providential opportunity to revolutionarily transform this country in its desired and expected direction.”
He said that his candidature promises a new era of leadership for Ghana, inspired by the legacy of Nkrumah and Limann and committed to addressing the real struggles and aspirations of the Ghanaian people.
