My attention has been drawn to an erroneous publication under the above headline by the Daily Guide Newspaper.
This publication has generated national interest, particularly amongst well-meaning Ghanaians.
The publication among others sought to create the impression that the NDC will cancel trainee nurses’ allowances when voted back to power.
I wish to state that the headline is false and misleading and therefore, categorically deny the headline attributed to the story. Under no circumstances will I say or conjecture that NDC will cancel trainee nurses allowance when voted in power in 2020.
For the benefit of those who might not have read the story, I wish to repeat what I said in the interview, that:
“This is needless and cosmetic . . . It will not help the beneficiaries and Ghanaians in general because this is not what they promised in opposition . . . This is not what they (NPP) promised Ghanaians. NDC was giving out four hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis to each nursing student. How much is government paying now?”
Obviously, the headline has nothing to do with what I said, as projected by the Daily Guide newspaper which is no doubt, the key mouthpiece of the Akuffo Addo – Bawumiah led NPP government.
I see the headline as the usual diversionary strategy by the NPP government, as judiciously executed by the Daily Guide which has established itself as key propaganda tool for the failed NPP government.
Indeed, the Daily Guide out of mischief boldly emphasised on the trainee allowance restoration issues which they misquoted me and, avoided other pressing issues of national concern.
Why didn't the Daily Guide talk about the fact that the NPP government has abandoned all the health facilities that were under construction under Mahama’s administration? For example, Konongo District Hospital, Kumasi Military Hospital some CHIP Compounds etc. Why didn't they talk about the re- introduction of the quota system which has badly disadvantaged many unemployed and prospective healthcare workers who are badly needed to augment the understaffed health officials in the country’s health facilities.
I do not expect the Daily Guide newspaper to stop their age-old trade of fabricating false stories and misleading headlines not only to please their paymaster but also to consciously defend most of the failed policies of the NPP government.
I wish to remind the Daily Guide that Cross-checking of facts is one of the key elements in story writing and refusing to adhere to this basic tenet in journalism will further damage their already badly bruised reputation in the Ghanaian media landscape. Daily Guide has consistently failed on their core mandate and basic journalistic principle of ‘loyalty to the people’, accuracy, truthfulness, fairness among others, and rather chosen an unholy path of pursuing their parochial partisan interest.
I wish to take this opportunity to encourage the Ghanaian reading public and audience in general to be cautious of Daily Guide’s deceitful agenda which would have serious ramifications on the country’s effort in consolidating her democratic gains.
I am in no doubt that Ghanaians are discerning enough to know that this Akufo Addo -Bawumia government is confused and are therefore latching onto mischief to gain reprieve from their series of failed promises and corruption.
God bless our homeland Ghana.
God Bless the NDC
Signed:
Solomon Nkansah
National Communications Officer (NCO),
The National Democratic Congress NDC.
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Just asking, who writes this rejoinder. I know solo, though has completed she with the worst grades can't construct a simple sentence.
this is not about daily guide one of your communicators said this on UTV news discussions so go after him not daily guide
hahahahaahahahhaha, i laugh saaaa enter NANA'S office, BRA solomon, so what is your beef now, just come and defend yourself and see what you are saying. did you say the NDC will cancel or will not cancel when voted into power in 2020?
Stop throwing dust, Sir. Will the NDC continue with the allowance or cancel it again, if ever they come back to power? I think ghanaians would be interested in your answer.
I don't see NDC coming to power in the near 12 years ahead.
When he is hauled to the court, he will remember that NPP is fulfilling one of its promises. If they knew what was in store for them, they would start refunding all the stolen state monies ti the state chest. Because,I know they will sing the witch hunting song again. Well, they should reminded that, this time around, we shall even proceed to wizard hunting!! WHAT I HATE ABOUT SOME GHANAIANS IS THAT, SOME OF THE WOULD APPROACH NANA TO PARDON THESE CORRUPT OFFICIALS. THOSE PEOPLE SHOULD ALSO BE CHARGED WITH COMPLICITY IN THAT CRIME!! And with this, we would know who will plead for criminals again. They should rather ask those criminals to refund the stolen monies to the state!!
So Solomon Nkansah, why did Ndc govt led by John Mahama cancel the allowances in the first place? And you are now eating back your own words. You see Ghanaians have seen through you already and it will be hard to convince Ghanaian to vote for you in the very near future. The Ndc is still criticizing the good, human-centered policies of the Npp; like the Free SHS, teacher and nursing training allowance, elimination and reduction of nuisance taxes etc and you want Ghanaians to vote for you to come and destroy these too?
JUBILEE HOUSE WAS CHANGED TO FLAGSTAFF HOUSE, PROPAGANDA SECRETARY TO COMMUNICATION OFFICER,YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TO NATION YOUTH AGENCY AND MANY MORE. A PART FROM CREATE,LOOT AND SHARE NO VISION.
You are calling NPP corruption ? Eii i ask you what happen when NDC was in power mmmmm
Nkansah, you've not disputed what the Daily Guide is accusing you of. The news paper is saying that you are on record for saying that your party the NDC will cancel the Nursing Trainee Allowance when voted into power. I thought you were going to speak to this but look at what you're saying. Did you say or did not say this on any news network? Answer this and stop moving in circle.