Akufo-Addo declares Bawumia as best for Presidency

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has declared that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the best suited person to lead Ghana as President, after the end of his tenure.

He therefore urged Ghanaians to consider Dr Bawumia, alongside his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for the country’s highest office in the upcoming December 7 elections.

At the NPP ’s 2024 Manifesto launch in Takoradi, President Akufo-Addo emphasised that Dr Bawumia’s extensive experience and expertise made him the most qualified candidate to assume the presidency.

The President stated, “I don’t think there’s anybody in this country better placed to testify about the capacity of our presidential ticket than me, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.”

He appealed to the electorate to vote for Dr. Bawumia and Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the ideal candidates to lead the country. He stressed the importance of not just having plans, policies and programmes, but also the essential qualities of character, strength, and determination.

“At the end of the day, plans, policies and programmes, if there’s no character, if there’s no strength, if there’s no determination of will on the part of the people involved, they just remain plans and programmes,” he remarked.

Reflecting on his long-standing relationship with Dr Bawumia, President Akufo-Addo recounted their partnership dating back 16 years. “Sixteen years ago, Mahamudu Bawumia and I first met, and decided to join our lives together. I can say that there’s not one day that I’ve regretted joining my life to his and his to me,” he said.

The President lauded Dr Bawumia for his unwavering loyalty, honesty, dedication and patriotism, both in opposition and in government.

He also underscored Dr Bawumia’s deep commitment to Ghana. “He lives and breathes Ghana. Whatever commitments he has made before you and before the people of Ghana, I can put my hand on my heart and say he will deliver on each one of those commitments,” he indicated.

The NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, appealed to Ghanaians to vote massively for the party’s flagbearer in the December 7 polls. He described Bawumia as an “exceptional leader” who would take Ghana to the land of possibilities.

“A prominent man once told me that they are three kinds of leaders: an ordinary leader, an exceptional leader and an incompetent leader. For an ordinary leader, he is the one who accepts the challenges but do not have solutions,” he indicated.

Mr. Frimpong Kodua added: “For an incompetent leader, he is the one who refuses to even admit challenges, and takes delight in ridiculing the people with comments such as ‘I’m not a m magician to create jobs’, such as ‘you have so many phones, that’s why we have unstable electricity’, such as ‘I’ve cancelled nursing and teacher trainee allowances even if it will cost my Presidency”.

He described Dr Bawumia as someone who accepts that there are challenges but continues to proffer solutions to these challenges such as introducing digitalization, medical drone delivery, gold for oil etc.

“Certainly, Dr. Bawumia is an exceptional leader. As for the incompetent leader, your guess is as good as mine. As a Ghanaian, I am concerned about who leads this country in the next four years, and I know all well-meaning Ghanaians are equally concerned, and will therefore choose a leader who will account to them after his four years’ stewardship, opposed to one who, after just four years, will exit office.”

He added: “With Dr. Bawumia, Ghanaians will have the chance to evaluate his administration after four years, and decide to whether renew his mandate or not. Therefore, Ghanaians can hold him accountable to his manifesto. I trust Dr. Bawumia, and I know that he will be a great President for us.”

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Bawumia stands tall among presidential candidates – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to overwhelmingly support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and presidential candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the upcoming December 7 General Election.

He said that Dr. Bawumia possessed the expertise and vision necessary to lead the nation towards sustainable development and progress.

“I have one more request from you as far as my successor is concerned. When I take a look at all those contesting to be president, I firmly believe that the only one among them who can bring continuity and progress is Dr Bawumia,” the President noted in a Facebook post.

Dr. Bawumia is the fourth individual to be elected as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a centre-right, liberal-conservative political party, since its formation under the Fourth Republican Constitution.

The NPP has been one of Ghana’s two dominant political parties, alongside its main rival, the centre-left National Democratic Congress (NDC).

This year’s presidential and parliamentary elections hold significant importance, with the NPP aiming to retain power amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Polls leading up to the 2024 elections indicate a highly competitive presidential race, as former President John Dramani Mahama, the NDC’s flagbearer, seeks to make a return to office.

Vice President Dr. Bawumia is campaigning under the slogan “It is possible,” with a commitment to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in achieving its goal of “Breaking the Eight.”

This ambition reflects the Party’s determination to break the historical pattern where no Ghanaian political party has remained in power for more than eight years over the past three decades.

Dr. Bawumia has promised to guide the nation towards a more inclusive future, harnessing the talents and resources of all citizens, irrespective of their political or religious affiliations.

The NPP’s manifesto underscores its focus on human capital development, building strong systems, embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and diversifying the economy, should the Party secure another term in office.

The NPP’s flagbearer has promised some one million jobs for the youth in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector alone, driven by his ambitious digitalisation agenda.

“On December 07, when you go out to vote, just look at the first person on the ballot paper – Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – and vote for him,” President Nana Akufo-Addo rallied the electorate.

The Facebook post acknowledged the Vice President’s leadership qualities and competency, noting that: “Dr Bawumia has what it takes to take the country forward, and I urge you all to vote massively for him.”

On the economy, the Government says the stronger Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth performance in the 2017-2022 period was underpinned by the agricultural GDP growth, which increased from an average of 2.9 per cent between 2013-2016 to an average of six per cent (double) between 2017 and 2022.

According to the authorities, rice imports for example, have declined by 45 per cent (from 805,000 metric tonnes to 440,000 metric tonnes) between 2021 and 2023, and the goal is to ensure Ghana becomes a net exporter of rice by 2028.

Despite the global economic challenges, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, the Akufo-Addo administration takes credit for sustaining industrial growth at a level stronger than the 2013-2016 period.

Industrial growth, which averaged 3.3 per cent between 2013 and 2016, increased to 7.5 per cent between 2017 and 2020.

However, it saw a slight decline, averaging 5 per cent between 2017 and 2022 due to the ongoing global economic disruptions.

Ghana has consistently recorded a trade surplus, averaging US$1.9 billion from 2017 to 2022, which represents a stronger performance compared to the 2013-2016 period, despite the global challenges.

Additionally, the country’s gross international reserves increased significantly, rising from an average of US$5.8 billion in the 2013-2016 period to US$7.9 billion between 2017 and 2022.

Regarding the performance of the Ghana Cedi, despite a notable 30 per cent depreciation in 2022, the average depreciation of the local currency from 2017 to 2022 was 10.75 per cent.

“So again, notwithstanding the domestic and global economic crisis, the depreciation of the cedi under our government is lower than what we inherited from the 2013-2016 period,” Dr Bawumia stated in a recent meeting with some professionals in Accra, during his campaign tour.

Source: GNA

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Voting NDC will kill free SHS – Collins Owusu Amankwaa warns

Collins Owusu Amankwaa, former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize safeguarding the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative as the nation heads to the polls this Saturday.

The former MP, speaking on behalf of the Ashanti Heritage Platform (AHP), highlighted the critical need for voters to make decisions that protect the future of the country’s youth and resist temptations that could undermine progress.

“Fellow Ghanaians,” he began, “we stand on the brink of an important opportunity—a chance to cast our ballots and shape the future leadership of our beloved country.

Together, we face a critical choice: to uphold the principles of an educated society or to compromise the future of our youth for a mere 1,000.”

The former lawmaker alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been enticing voters with monetary promises, urging citizens to remain vigilant.

He expressed deep concern that voting for the NDC could jeopardize the Free SHS program, which he described as transformative for countless Ghanaian families.

“Think back to when the NDC promised a one-time premium under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). During their time in power, they nearly undermined this essential service,” he reminded the public.

“Similarly, when former President Kufuor introduced the groundbreaking four-year secondary education system—producing excellent results—the NDC opposed it and dismantled it upon returning to power.”

Collins Owusu Amankwaa also questioned the feasibility of recent NDC promises concerning Free SHS. “Today, they speak of the Free SHS program, which costs approximately 18,000 annually for each student.

“Why would you entertain the idea of accepting 1,000 and vote against this initiative, knowing full well that the NDC has made it clear they would abolish it if elected?”

He emphasized that while frustrations with unmet expectations might tempt some voters to support the opposition, such a decision would only worsen the country’s circumstances.

Instead, he urged voters to support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), highlighting their commitment to sustaining Free SHS and advancing Ghana’s development.

“Let us not allow our frustrations or unmet expectations to drive us to support a party that would ultimately worsen our circumstances,” Owusu Amankwaa appealed. “We must unite in our support for Dr Bawumia and the NPP to preserve the Free SHS program and foster the continuation of numerous projects that benefit our nation.”

Source: asaaseradio.com