Parties Jostle for Disabled Votes

Posted to the web 13 October 2008 Frederick Asiamah The clamour for votes from persons with disabilities (PWDs) reached a crescendo on Tuesday when the four leading political parties inundated PWDs with several promises. The biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led the pack with a promise to establish a separate department to deal with issues affecting PWDs. On the other hand, the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) pledged to give allowances to PWDs who are unable to work due to severe disabilities. On its part, the People's National Convention (PNC) promised to mount a desk at every ministry to attend to disability issues while the CPP assured to enact legislations to protect PWDs. However, the parties failed to make PWDs believe that they were committed to their promises as Public Agenda... [read full story]