Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, has made a passionate appeal to nursing students to throw their support behind the NPP in the upcoming elections.
Addressing students at the Pantan Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Accra, Dr. Prempeh emphasized the crucial role their votes will play in securing key policies such as Agenda 111, the nationwide hospital project.
Dr. Prempeh took the opportunity to contrast the NPP’s commitment to nursing students’ welfare with the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration’s record.
He highlighted the restoration of trainee allowances by the NPP, a move that has significantly improved the lives of nursing students. This, he noted, is in stark contrast to the NDC’s cancellation of allowances during former President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure, which caused significant hardships for students.
The Vice Presidential Candidate emphasized that the upcoming election presents a critical choice between stability and risk.
He argued that a vote for the NPP is a vote for continuity and progress, while a vote for the NDC would be a gamble with the country’s future.
Dr. Prempeh cautioned that former President Mahama’s leadership would pose significant risks to the nursing profession and the country as a whole.
Dr. Prempeh’s sentiments were echoed by Robert Lamptey, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for Madina, and Jennifer Dede Adjabeng, the Municipal Chief Executive.
They urged students to rally behind the NPP, emphasizing the importance of continuity in policies that benefit the nursing community and Ghana’s broader healthcare goals.
The NPP’s commitment to the nursing profession is evident in its policies and actions. The restoration of trainee allowances is just one example of the party’s dedication to supporting nursing students.
Additionally, the Agenda 111 project, which aims to construct hospitals across the country, demonstrates the NPP’s focus on improving healthcare infrastructure.
In contrast, Dr. Prempeh criticized the NDC’s handling of funds for nursing institutions. He cited the two-year backlog in feeding grant arrears inherited from the Mahama administration as evidence of the NDC’s “incompetence” in managing essential services.
The students at Pantan Nursing and Midwifery Training College, like their colleagues at Korle Bu, recognize the risks associated with returning to the leadership of a man who once cancelled their allowances and vowed not to restore them, even if it cost him the presidency.
They believe that the 2024 elections are about securing Ghana’s future and have expressed their willingness to campaign actively for the NPP.
Dr. Prempeh is optimistic that the students’ enthusiasm will translate into votes for the NPP on December 7.
He emphasized that Dr. Bawumia, the NPP’s Presidential Candidate, will be accountable for his actions and decisions after four years, unlike former President Mahama, who would be free from accountability after serving only one term.
As the election approaches, the NPP’s message of stability, progress, and accountability is resonating with nursing students and the broader population.
The party’s commitment to the nursing profession and healthcare sector is clear, and Dr. Prempeh’s appeal to nursing students is likely to yield significant support for the NPP.
