5 Desperate Promises of Bawumia If Elected President of Ghana
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In a fervent bid to secure the presidency of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has unleashed a series of promises, each more desperate than the last, in hopes of winning the 2024 election.
With the 2024 general elections looming, Bawumia’s campaign has taken a desperate turn as he attempts to bolster his support base with bold pledges and grandiose schemes. Here are five of the most desperate promises Bawumia has made in his quest for the highest office in the land:
1. Revolutionizing the Financial Landscape
In a dramatic proclamation at the UPSA auditorium, Bawumia unveiled plans for a sophisticated credit card system aimed at transforming Ghana’s financial sector. Promising greater financial inclusivity, Bawumia vowed to empower workers with enhanced purchasing power and access to essential assets such as homes and vehicles through convenient credit facilities. However, critics have raised eyebrows at the feasibility of such a grandiose plan, questioning its practicality and potential impact on the country’s economy.
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2. Combatting Corruption Through a Cashless Economy:
Desperate to tackle the pervasive issue of corruption, Bawumia has proposed a radical solution: transitioning Ghana towards a cashless economy. Emphasising the correlation between electronic payments and reduced corruption, Bawumia aims to promote transparency and accountability by eliminating cash transactions. However, sceptics argue that such a strategy may be overly ambitious and fail to address the root causes of corruption, raising doubts about its effectiveness in practice.
He is currently the vice president, yet his government has had several corruption and scandal issues that they have failed to tackle adequately. Ghana in the 2023 Corruption Index scored 41, and this has been the trend since the Akufo-Addo Bawumia government took over office. How can he deal with corruption as president when he has not shown or led the way as vice president for seven years and counting?
3. Ambitious IT Skills Training Initiative
In a bold move to address youth unemployment, Bawumia has pledged to collaborate with the private sector to train over one million youth in IT skills, including software development. With promises of job opportunities both locally and internationally, Bawumia hopes to appeal to young voters disillusioned with the current job market. Yet, critics question the feasibility of such a massive training program and its potential to deliver tangible results in a short timeframe.
4. Constitutional Amendments for Decentralization
Seeking to garner support for his candidacy, Bawumia has vowed to spearhead extensive constitutional amendments through public consultation. Highlighting issues such as ex-gratia, the rights of dual citizens, and the election of MMDCEs, Bawumia aims to deepen decentralization and empower institutions while curbing the powers of the presidency. However, skeptics doubt Bawumia’s sincerity, viewing his promises as mere political posturing to win votes.
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5. Tax Abolishment and Educational Reforms:
In a last-ditch effort to appeal to voters, Bawumia has made desperate promises to abolish taxes on digital payments and introduce coding and robotics standards in senior high schools. With lofty ambitions to promote a cashless economy and equip students with cutting-edge skills, Bawumia hopes to sway undecided voters with populist policies. Yet, critics argue that such promises may be unrealistic and fail to address the underlying challenges facing the education and taxation systems.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s desperate promises reflect his fervent ambition to ascend to the presidency of Ghana. However, amidst grandiose schemes and bold proclamations, questions linger about the feasibility and sincerity of his proposals. As the 2024 general elections draw near, only time will tell whether Bawumia’s desperate promises will resonate with the electorate or fall flat in the face of scrutiny and skepticism.
The NPP flag bearer cannot run away from the fact that in the past seven years and counting, they have overburdened Ghanaians with endless taxes when the same Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, promised Ghana was going to move from taxation to production. Ghanaians are paying levies and taxes that make no logical sense, such as the e-levy, the bet tax, the COVID-19 levy, and the list is endless. If the same person turns around to promise he will abolish these and may more, it is time for him to abolish them now or forget the separate promises. Ghanaians know him better now. Talk is cheap.