Former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen has said that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has nothing new to offer Ghanaians relative to the management of the economy.
In the view of Kyerematen, Dr Bawumia is tired.
“Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is tired. There is nothing new he can do and that is a fact,” Alan who is also independent presidential candidate told TV3 in a yet-to-be-aired interview.
The full interview airs on TV3 Sunday at 2 PM.
Mr. Kyerematen’s view is however different from that of officials of the Vice President.
For instance, the Government spokesperson on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye Danquah has said Dr Bawumia has the right brain and character to be president of Ghana.
He says the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is the best economist that Ghana has had.
Speaking on the Big Issue on TV3 Monday February 5 ahead of Dr Bawumia’s planned public address on Wednesday, Mr Boakye Danquah said “Dr Bawumia is the best economist that Ghana would have, that Ghana has had, and the future of Ghana.
“I see the media houses and even the NDC have a lot of admiration for the flagbearer of the NPP and I am glad because if we need to put proper economic knowledge and proper economic value systems in place, John Mahama comes nowhere near close, he comes nowhere. It is clear that Dr Bawumia is the right person to lead this country, he has the right brain, the right mindset, the right position, and the right character.”
He added “On Wednesday Dr Bawumia is going to state a clearer position of the policy directives of the campaign of the future that Ghana so deserves, no amount of words from the NDC, no amount of tagging him with statements that he’s made in the past is going to change what the Ghanaian people think of such a noble gentleman of repute.”
Dr Bawumia’s address is expected to focus more on his digitalisation agenda for the country.
The theme for the address is “Ghana’s Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future.” The address will take place at the Kofi-Ohene Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
The Vice President’s speech is expected to also emphasize leveraging technology, data, and systems to foster inclusive economic growth.
Dr. Bawumia aims to position Ghana as a digital hub for Africa, narrowing the digital divide and applying digital technology and artificial intelligence to transform sectors such as healthcare, education, and public service delivery.
Dr. Bawumia became the first-ever leader of the NPP of northern descent. Having won the special and main presidential candidate elections of the party, he will take over the reins of the party from his current boss, President Akufo-Addo.
Since assuming office in 2017, Mr Bawumia has championed a plethora of digital transformation initiatives, especially within the public sector. This drive won him accolades like “digitalisation man” or “digital Bawumia.”
Some of his digital initiatives include Ghana.gov payment options, mobile money interoperability, and GhanaPost GPS, amongst others.
By Laud Nartey
