Kofi Akpaloo, the leader and presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) has pledged that, if elected, all children under the age of 18 will receive a monthly allowance of GHC500.
Akpaloo has framed this child allowance proposal as an essential investment in the country’s future. Akpaloo argues that Ghana can alleviate child poverty, increase school attendance, and improve the quality of life for families across the country by providing a consistent financial stipend for all minors.
Akpaloo’s plan, inspired by similar initiatives around the world, is designed to support low-income families in particular, although the GHC500 monthly payment would apply universally to all children under 18. He suggests that this support could help children stay in school, reduce the need for child labor, and provide struggling families with a critical financial boost.
“When they vote for me, I’m going to put money directly into people’s pockets. Every child in Ghana below the age of 18 years will receive a monthly child benefit of GHC500.”
“Those who are above 18 years, who are unemployed, will be given income support of GHC700, then we are going to amend SSNIT law, so that those of you who are working when you lose your job, SSNIT will pay you unemployment benefits.”
– Apkaloo Stated.
