Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has confidently reiterated his capability to lead Ghana effectively in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
In response to concerns regarding potential external influences on his leadership, Dr Bawumia assured the public that he would maintain independence in his decision-making.
He dismissed rumours suggesting that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would control his administration if elected.
Speaking during his Engagement with the Youth in Accra on November 3, Dr. Bawumia articulated his vision for Ghana’s future, emphasizing his commitment to building a data-driven nation that harnesses technology to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
“I have my vision and priority. Given the opportunity by you, the people of Ghana to lead, I shall govern as my own man with guidance from God Almighty. My vision is to build an inclusive food self-sufficient, job-generating data-driven and system-based nation that will, fully participate in the global digital revolutions to solve our problems and also usher in a golden age of benefits from our natural resources.”
Dr. Bawumia also pledged to unleash the talents of Ghana’s youth, providing them with good job opportunities, if elected as President in the 2024 general elections.
He envisions a nation where young people are empowered to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, leveraging digitalization, entrepreneurship, and industrialization to create numerous job opportunities
“I want to lead a nation that improves and unleashes the talents of our youth and offers good jobs with good pay and sustainable growth with macroeconomic discipline.”