Dr Bawumia Rebuts Mahama’s Call for Economy Reset, Advocates for Strategic Upgrade of Economy
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sharply rebutted former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent appeal for a “reset” of Ghana’s governance and economy.
Mr. Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urged voters to back him in the forthcoming elections, arguing that the country is in urgent need of fundamental change to rectify its current trajectory.
Speaking at the NDC’s manifesto launch, Mr. Mahama delivered a stark assessment of the nation’s condition, declaring that “Ghana is bleeding, and its soul is crying for change.”
He pledged a series of sweeping reforms aimed at overhauling the country’s governance structures should he be elected.
However, in a contrasting narrative, Dr. Bawumia, during a media interaction on Sunday, August 25, dismissed his rival’s reset proposition, asserting that what Ghana truly requires is an “upgrade” rather than a reset.
He positioned himself as the candidate of the future, emphasizing the need to build upon the current foundation rather than revert to previous approaches.
Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision through 14 key commitments, aimed at steering the country towards a modernized and prosperous future. Central to his agenda are the creation of jobs, the implementation of comprehensive tax reforms, and the transformation of Ghana into a world-class digital economy.
His policy framework also includes measures to alleviate the cost of living, expand public infrastructure, enhance healthcare access, support affirmative action for women and girls, and improve educational opportunities across the board.
“I represent the future, Ghana needs an upgrade, not a reset. I have also outlined my 14 key commitments to the Ghanaian people. These are to sustain and expand Ghana’s rebounding economy, create new jobs, implement wide-ranging tax reforms, and build Ghana into a world-class digital economy,” he quipped.
“Reduce the cost of living, expand public infrastructure, provide better healthcare for all, Implement Affirmative Action for girls and women, provide good governance, care for the elderly, and expand educational opportunities for all. Protect our borders while keeping our neighbourhood safe,” he added.
