Mahama vowed that any state money allegedly stolen by officials of the NPP administration under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be recovered if he wins the upcoming elections. Speaking at the NDC's Youth Manifesto launch on Monday, August 12, Mahama emphasised, "We are at the lowest point in our national life, and we need to make big changes for the future we want." He criticised the current administration, stating, "The situation for young people has become increasingly troubling. Unemployment is high, leaving many of you without hope or direction. Every day seems worse for most young people, while a few people misuse our resources. This cannot continue!