Political disagreement took centre stage on Day Break Upper West, a morning show on Lambussie 97.7 FM, as representatives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) exchanged sharp views on economic management, employment, and infrastructure development.
The programme, hosted by James Baba Anabiga, featured Mr. Abubakari Abdul-Moomin, NPP Assistant Constituency Secretary for Lambussie, and Mr. David Boon, NDC Constituency Organizer for Lambussie.
Speaking during the discussion, Mr. Abdul-Moomin called on the government to prioritize the payment of contractors to accelerate infrastructure development, particularly road projects in the Lambussie District. According to him, delays in settling contractors continue to stall critical development works, affecting transportation and economic activity in the area.
He further criticized the NDC over what he described as unfulfilled flagship policies, questioning the implementation of the widely discussed 24-hour economy. Mr. Abdul-Moomin argued that the concept appears to have been reduced to extended operating hours for shops rather than a structured economic system capable of generating sustainable employment. He also raised concerns about the absence of the “one job, three shifts for three people” policy, suggesting that it has not materialized as promised.
On the other hand, Mr. David Boon of the NDC strongly defended his party while criticizing the previous NPP administration. He accused the NPP of creating a backlog of unemployed trained teachers and nurses over an eight-year period, arguing that it is unrealistic to expect the current administration to resolve the issue within a short timeframe.
Mr. Boon also addressed concerns about policy implementation, stating that the NDC is taking a more structured approach by ensuring that proper documentation and frameworks are in place before rolling out major policies. He maintained that, unlike the NPP, the NDC is committed to careful planning and that the impact of its policies will become evident once the necessary groundwork is completed.
The discussion highlighted deep political divisions on key national and local issues, including employment, economic policy, and infrastructure development. While both sides defended their respective parties’ records and strategies, the debate underscored growing public interest in accountability and delivery of campaign promises.
Audience of the programme especially viewers on Facebook were left with contrasting perspectives on governance and development.
