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NPP's True State of the Nation Address: Read the full statement here

The Minority in Parliament on Wednesday presented what they called the “True State of the Nation Address”.

Below is the full statement read by Minority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu.

THE TRUE MESSAGE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION BY THE MINORITY IN PARLIAMENT, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

• Last Thursday, February 21, 2013 President John Dramani Mahama delivered a regulus to this nation, what is supposed to be his work programme. Mr. John Dramani Mahama’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year is expected next week Tuesday, March 5, 2013. For the record, the NPP Minority group was not in Parliament, to the delight of many Ghanaians but also to the angst of some others. To the mostly laughing and cheering NDC crowds which populated the public galleries of Parliament the President delivered a comprehensive, bold and spot-on statement. Others were less enthused and thought it was a rehash of the NDC 2012 manifesto document with no new initiatives. Many people who listened thought the President was still campaigning.

• A President’s delivery of the message is an obligation imposed by Article 67 of the constitution.
• Article 34(2) of Constitution provides a glimpse on the contents of the message which should capture the policy objectives of the chapter 6 of the constitution. These are in the areas of political, economic, social, educational, cultural and international objectives. In particular, the address, according to Article 34(2), must relate to the state of steps being taken in respect of basic human rights; a healthy economy, the right to work; the right to good health care and the right to education.

A. THE ECONOMY
Ladies and gentlemen, evidence of the true state of the economy can be found in our everyday lives; in the industries, in the markets, and in

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