Bawumia Promises Economic Reforms and Empowerment Initiatives in 2024 Presidential Campaign

HO CENTRAL: The Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, assured Ghanaians of significant reforms aimed at improving their lives if elected as President in the upcoming 2024 election. During a campaign tour in the Volta Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasized his commitment to continuing the policies initiated by the current administration and introducing new measures to make essential services more accessible. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the achievements of the Akufo-Addo-led government, particularly in digitizing the economy, which he believes has laid a strong foundation for further advancements. A key element of his economic vision is the introduction of a Credit Scoring System, facilitated by the Ghana Card, Digital Property Address System, and Mobile Money Interoperability. These initiatives, he explained, would enable Ghanaians to access credit for purchasing products and services, with a planned launch date for the system set for No vember 7th. Dr. Bawumia also discussed his plans to reduce electricity costs by investing in solar energy production, which would include establishing a factory in Ghana to manufacture solar panels. This initiative aims to create jobs and enhance the industrial sector's capacity. He further proposed a Women Trade Empowerment Fund to provide soft loans for female traders, with the Ghana Card as the sole requirement for accessing these loans. In addition to economic reforms, Dr. Bawumia outlined his intentions to replicate the District Road Improvement Programme in agriculture through the District Agric Mechanisation System, which would provide farm equipment to local farmers. He also proposed a nationwide irrigation project, leveraging the Volta River to enhance crop production. On governance, Dr. Bawumia expressed his desire to amend Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act, allowing chiefs to adjudicate certain local issues. He pledged to provide living allowances to Queen Mothers, Divisional Chiefs, and Paramou nt Chiefs to support their livelihoods. Dr. Bawumia called on the Chiefs and residents of the Ho Central Constituency to support his candidacy, promising to elevate Ghana to the status of developed nations through his policies.