Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commended has boss, President Akufo-Addo for his stewardship over the past three years.
According to Dr Bawumia, the Akufo-Addo led government has introduced policies that have reduced the suffering of Ghanaian workers.
Dr Bawumia made this known in a Facebook post as the world marked “May Day” last Frida, May 1, 2020.
Workers across the globe are celebrated on May 1, May Day as workers day.
“On this workers' day, I would like to salute Ghana’s number one worker, His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for his hard work and what he has done for Ghanaian workers after 3 years in office”, he stated.
“The suffering of our workers has been reduced by your policies which includes the creation of over 350,000 jobs in the public sector alone and much more in the private sector, Reduction in the cost of electricity – compared with the 45% annual average increase between 2013-2016. In the midst of COVID-19, free electricity for lifeline consumers and 50% reduction for all others for the months of April, May and June 2020. In the midst of COVID-19, free water to all Ghanaians for the months of April, May and June” he outlined some of the initiatives of the president.
He stressed that President Akufo-Addo has done a lot for the Ghanaian worker which needs to be commended.
The Vice President also lauded Ghanaian workers for their hard work and patriotism towards the development of the country.
“On the occasion of Workers’ Day, I congratulate Ghanaian workers for their hard work and patriotic contributions towards the development of our country. God bless our workers. God bless our homeland Ghana,” the Vice President wrote in a Facebook post on Friday.