The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has called on the government to accelerate the implementation of its key campaign promises, warning that Ghanaians are closely monitoring the administration’s performance and expect tangible results.
Speaking on Ahotor FM on Saturday, Mr. Koomson said the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) should focus its energies on delivering policies that improve the lives of citizens rather than becoming distracted by internal political contests and succession discussions.
He noted that several flagship promises that featured prominently in the party’s campaign remain works in progress, including the full rollout of the 24-Hour Economy Policy, the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, the payment of outstanding labour-related arrears, and efforts under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.
According to him, these commitments formed the basis of the trust and confidence many Ghanaians placed in the NDC during the elections and therefore require urgent attention.
“The government is yet to fully implement the 24-Hour Economy Policy, unemployment remains a major challenge, some teachers are still awaiting the payment of their arrears, and no major convictions or recoveries have been secured under the ORAL initiative. These were major promises made to Ghanaians, and they deserve the government’s full attention,” he stated.
Mr. Koomson stressed that the success of the current administration should be measured by its ability to improve economic conditions, create jobs, and address the concerns of workers and ordinary citizens.
While acknowledging the efforts of the party’s leadership, particularly the National Chairman, he argued that electoral victory alone does not guarantee public satisfaction.
“Changing governments is not merely about changing faces or occupying positions. The people of Ghana expect solutions to their problems and improvements in their daily lives,” he said.
The labour leader further cautioned that any failure to meet public expectations could have serious implications not only for the governing party but also for the country’s broader development agenda.
According to him, many citizens have invested significant hope in the administration and are expecting meaningful reforms that will ease economic hardships and improve livelihoods.
“The failure of the NDC government will ultimately become a failure for Ghana because many citizens have placed their hopes and trust in this administration,” he warned.
Mr. Koomson also appealed to party leaders and stakeholders to maintain unity and support President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to implement the government’s development agenda successfully.
He urged all those involved in political maneuvering and succession debates to channel their efforts into helping the government achieve its policy objectives and fulfill the promises made to the electorate.
He added that delivering on key commitments would strengthen public confidence in governance and ensure that the expectations of workers, businesses, and ordinary Ghanaians are met.
