PNC STATEMENT HO
Vision statement by Dr. George Agulijam - PNC Madam Chair, Honourable Regional Minister, Royal Highness, all protocols observed. Almost six decades after independence, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) on behalf of Ghanaians, is facilitating and coordinating a process of putting in place a long-term national development plan (LTNDP) that will transform the socio-economic fortunes of our dear nation. The problem the PNC has with this initiative is that 60 years is too late, but the good news is that, it is better late than never. Our position is as follows: •
We believe in long-term planning and will, therefore, provide the needed support for
the process; •
We are happy with the participatory and inclusive approach, which brings Ghanaians
across all communities on board; •
We also endorse the team-building spirit that has led to a sense of unity and purpose
among political parties on one hand, and between the political parties and NDPC on the other. This has been promoted largely by NDPC. We are very positive that this process will lead to the preparation of a comprehensive LTNDP that will reflect the aspirations and development interests of all Ghanaians. As a party, what we cannot guarantee is the determination, boldness and political will to implement the LTNDP after it has been prepared. We can only guarantee this when the people of Ghana present us the mandate to offer transformational and innovative leadership so we can make a massive difference for our country. An LTNDP is not a panacea for socio-economic transformation, because development literature reveals that many more plans have fallen flat than have been successful. There are a good number of factors that can predispose success in long -term development planning, but the PNC will zero in on what we call the categorical development imperatives (CDIs). These are very simple things that are usually under our control. It is not always about
massive capital injection to promote development. Some of the categorical development imperatives (CDIs) are: •
Our attitude towards a new order of transformation after we have wasted 58 years;
•
Discipline with regard to the principles of the LTNDP;
•
Commitment and dedication of leadership to transform our country;
•
An enhanced hunger to achieve.
This calls for a constructive and progressive value system that can facilitate development on a long-term basis. Although we may have differences based on political principles in this process, inasmuch as long-term development planning is concerned, we are united in our support for the process as political parties to a reasonable extent. Anytime we come together in the national development planning space, our differences diminish and our collective identity and party is the NDPC. Mr. Chairman, We must not fail this country; let’s change our attitude, let’s be more disciplined, let’s enhance our sense of commitment and achievement now. God bless Ghana and God bless the process of long-term national development planning (LTNDP) in Ghana. Many thanks.
We believe in long-term planning and will, therefore, provide the needed support for
the process; •
We are happy with the participatory and inclusive approach, which brings Ghanaians
across all communities on board; •
We also endorse the team-building spirit that has led to a sense of unity and purpose
among political parties on one hand, and between the political parties and NDPC on the other. This has been promoted largely by NDPC. We are very positive that this process will lead to the preparation of a comprehensive LTNDP that will reflect the aspirations and development interests of all Ghanaians. As a party, what we cannot guarantee is the determination, boldness and political will to implement the LTNDP after it has been prepared. We can only guarantee this when the people of Ghana present us the mandate to offer transformational and innovative leadership so we can make a massive difference for our country. An LTNDP is not a panacea for socio-economic transformation, because development literature reveals that many more plans have fallen flat than have been successful. There are a good number of factors that can predispose success in long -term development planning, but the PNC will zero in on what we call the categorical development imperatives (CDIs). These are very simple things that are usually under our control. It is not always about
massive capital injection to promote development. Some of the categorical development imperatives (CDIs) are: •
Our attitude towards a new order of transformation after we have wasted 58 years;
•
Discipline with regard to the principles of the LTNDP;
•
Commitment and dedication of leadership to transform our country;
•
An enhanced hunger to achieve.
This calls for a constructive and progressive value system that can facilitate development on a long-term basis. Although we may have differences based on political principles in this process, inasmuch as long-term development planning is concerned, we are united in our support for the process as political parties to a reasonable extent. Anytime we come together in the national development planning space, our differences diminish and our collective identity and party is the NDPC. Mr. Chairman, We must not fail this country; let’s change our attitude, let’s be more disciplined, let’s enhance our sense of commitment and achievement now. God bless Ghana and God bless the process of long-term national development planning (LTNDP) in Ghana. Many thanks.
