Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, emphasized the party’s support for trainee nurses during his campaign tour at Korle BU Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Accra. He assured the students that the government is actively working to prevent delays in their allowances, highlighting that “NPP Support for Trainee Nurses” includes not only financial assistance but also a commitment to improving their welfare..
Dr Opoku Prempeh acknowledged that occasional delays in payments may occur but emphasised that these delays are far better than the complete removal of the allowances, as experienced under the NDC. “There may be delays, but allowances delayed are better than allowances cancelled,” he remarked. He assured the students that the NPP values their contribution to healthcare and is focused on policies that will improve their welfare and professional opportunities.
The students at the institution expressed their understanding of the importance of their votes in the upcoming December 7 elections. They believed that supporting the NPP and its policies, such as the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, will have a lasting impact on future generations, including their own younger siblings. They also voiced support for NPP initiatives like Agenda 111, which aims to build hospitals across the country, offering future employment opportunities for healthcare professionals.
The promise of a stable power supply was another key issue the students highlighted as critical to their support as they assured him of support in the coming elections.