Augustine Blay, a leading strategist of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has outlined a bold new vision for the party, calling on the youth to take charge of Ghana’s economic transformation.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of TESCON executives at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) in Tesano, he introduced what he described as NPP 4.0, a strategic shift that prioritizes economic empowerment, job creation, and youth-led innovation.
Blay compared the evolution of the NPP to the upgrading of a software system, arguing that the party must now transition into a new phase that focuses on economic transformation. He traced the history of the party, starting from the days of the Aboriginal Rights Protection Society, which defended Ghanaian land and identity. He then pointed to the United Gold Coast Convention, which led the country’s fight for independence, and the Dankwah Busia-Club, which championed democracy and Ghana’s multiparty system. According to him, these phases marked crucial victories for the party and the country, but the time had come to embark on a new battle—one that would center on prosperity, job creation, and individual economic empowerment.
The event was attended by prominent party figures, including Dr. Kwame Afram, who serves as the TESCON Patron, as well as Members of Parliament such as Dakua Newman and Patrick Boamah. Also present were other leading members of the party’s youth wing, including Prince Sefa and Mandela, who is the Deputy Greater Accra Regional Youth Organizer.
Blay made it clear that Ghana’s future does not belong to those sitting in boardrooms but rather to young people with bold ideas, ambitious dreams, and the courage to create change. He argued that a technology-driven economy must be at the heart of Ghana’s development, allowing young entrepreneurs to thrive in a system that removes unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles and provides real opportunities for business growth. He called for a government that prioritizes delivery over empty promises, insisting that economic empowerment should not be limited to a privileged few but must be extended to every Ghanaian, from young graduates to market traders and small business owners.
Challenging TESCON members to embrace the NPP 4.0 vision, Blay urged them to see themselves as more than just students engaged in political activism. He called on them to be the architects of Ghana’s economic revolution and to work towards building a party that fosters unity, prioritizes tradition over individual ambition, and delivers results that will make the electorate demand NPP’s leadership rather than simply being persuaded to vote for it.
He insisted that under NPP 4.0, TESCON must become a powerful force capable of influencing the nation’s future, not just a structure focused on winning elections but one determined to shape Ghana’s economic direction.
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