On Sunday night, Hassan Ayariga, the Presidential Candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), unveiled his manifesto at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium.

The manifesto, titled The Nation’s Manifesto, centers around the theme “Transforming Ghana and Restoring Hope,” outlining Ayariga’s vision for the country ahead of the December 7, 2024, elections. Ayariga is among the 13 candidates cleared by the Electoral Commission (EC) last Friday to contest in the 2024 presidential race, and his manifesto launch follows his qualification confirmation.

The APC accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of copying their proposed 24-hour economy policy. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, the APC’s vice presidential candidate, claimed that the policy was first introduced by the APC’s Hassan Ayariga in 2016 and later in 2024, stating, “The 24 Hour Economy was introduced by Hassan Ayariga in 2016 and 2024. It is not for the NDC. It is a stolen manifesto policy by the NDC.”

In a further critique of the current government, the APC slammed the “Gold for Oil” initiative, labeling it a “scam and fraudulent” scheme. The party’s vice presidential candidate argued that the policy only benefits a select few while the majority of Ghanaians continue to bear the brunt of high fuel prices. He also vowed that the APC would scrap the policy if they won the 2024 election.

In his address, Hassan Ayariga pledged to introduce a minimum salary of GH¢5,000 if he assumes office in 2025. He also proposed switching to a bi-weekly salary payment system, where employees would be paid every two weeks instead of monthly. Additionally, Ayariga promised to raise the minimum wage from GH¢18 to between GH¢150 and GH¢300, highlighting the inadequacy of current salaries to meet basic living expenses.