The Presidential candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his recent commitment to create jobs for the youth, citing government’s failure to fulfil previous job creation promises.

The NDC flagbearer made the comments during a campaign tour in Kwamikrom, Biakoye constituency, where he questioned the sincerity of Dr. Bawumia's pledge to prioritise youth employment as the December 7 presidential election approaches.

He drew attention to the plight of former Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) trainees, who are still waiting for several months of unpaid allowances.

"Dr. Bawumia should first address the outstanding NABCO debts before making new promises," Mr. Mahama asserted, emphasising that addressing these unpaid allowances would lend credibility to any future job creation initiatives.

“The governing NPP promised to provide jobs for the NABCO trainees after completion. It has been over three years, and that has not happened. The allowances they also promised them during the training have not been paid.”

Expressing concern for the NABCO trainees, Mr. Mahama stated: “It is really sad because all attempts by the trainees to have their concerns addressed have been unsuccessful. If indeed Dr. Bawumia is committed to providing jobs for the youth, he should first address their concerns.”