The Movement for Change has announced a new policy intended to provide financial relief to eligible Ghanaians. Under this initiative, a monthly grant of GHC 200 will be made available to support the aged.
Kwame Owusu Danso, the running mate for presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen, highlighted this policy during an interview with Ishmael Awudi. He emphasized that the movement aims to address the shortcomings of the existing Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program, which seeks to assist vulnerable households.
The LEAP program has, over the years, proven to be one of the largest social intervention projects, especially regarding the less privileged and those considered impoverished. Established in 2008, the intervention targets people identified as extremely poor or from vulnerable households. These include orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC), persons with severe disabilities without any productive capacity, and elderly persons aged 65 years and above.
Danso reiterated that the grant is under the Ghana Rural Aging Support Program (GRASP), a national initiative designed to meet the needs of elderly Ghanaians aged 60 and above. He expressed his belief that a nation worth dying for prioritizes the care and well-being of its elderly citizens. Danso further criticized the complacency in leadership, suggesting that many have grown comfortable, knowing that after eight years they will likely be re-elected.
The Movement for Change aims to challenge this status quo and foster a more supportive environment for Ghanaians in need.
By: Ishmael Awudi
