My running mate will be a young person – Alan Kyerematen
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
In a media engagement on Tuesday, , the independent presidential candidate and founder of the Movement for Change, unveiled his Great Transformation Plan (GTP), emphasizing his commitment to empowering Ghana's youth and addressing their economic needs. Central to Kyerematen's vision is a robust plan to create job opportunities. He pledged to generate 3 million jobs within 18 months if elected, focusing on boosting the private sector. "Youth jobs are my top priority," Kyerematen emphasized, highlighting the importance of an enterprise-driven economy to provide sustainable employment for young people. Kyerematen proposed significant support for young entrepreneurs through seed funding and concessional loans without collateral. "Our goal is to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem," he said, aiming to equip young individuals with the resources needed to start and sustain their businesses. Demonstrating his commitment to involving younger generations in leadership, Kyerematen declared, "My vice president will be a young person." He also pledged that 60% of his appointments will be from individuals aged between 22 and 50, ensuring that youth have a prominent role in governance and decision-making.