Addressing the NPP International Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, Dr. Bawumia explained that as someone who has not held the presidency before, he would feel more accountable to Ghanaians since he would have the opportunity to seek re-election, unlike Mahama, who is not eligible for another term.

“Apart from my proven track record as Vice President, hard work, credibility, and vision for the future of Ghana, another reason I should be voted for is that I will be more accountable to the people of Ghana than John Mahama,” he asserted.

“As President, I will be more accountable because I will have another opportunity to seek the mandate of the people. Mahama has just one term, and he won’t return to Ghanaians to seek re-election, so he won’t be as accountable,” Dr. Bawumia added.

Regarding the 2024 elections, Dr. Bawumia stressed the need for a leader with credibility and a proven track record to address generational problems and corruption. He highlighted his role as a problem solver and anti-corruption advocate through policies he has championed as Vice President.

“Ghana needs problem solvers, generational thinkers, and people with innovative ideas,” Dr. Bawumia stated.

“I am a problem solver and a generational thinker with innovative ideas. I have a solid track record as Vice-President to prove it,” he added.

Supporting his claims of impactful contributions as Vice President, Dr. Bawumia mentioned several policy initiatives he has led, such as the digital national identity system, the national property address system, mobile money interoperability, and the digitalization of public services, among others, aimed at promoting efficiency and reducing corruption.

Dr. Bawumia also highlighted his commitment to fighting corruption, contrasting it with what he described as a lack of commitment from former President Mahama.

“What policies did former President Mahama initiate to fight corruption as President or Vice President? If you ask him, he cannot name one because he was not committed to fighting corruption,” Dr. Bawumia asserted.

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Spokesperson to the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that his boss has interest in becoming the President of Ghana.

According to Dr Gideon Boako, Dr Bawumia believes there is so much to offer to the country although he is not anxious for any personal interest.

“Bawumia is interested to become President of Ghana. Interacting with him, you would realise that he has the best for the country. He is very dedicated to the party and the country. He feels the party has a lot to offer more to the people of Ghana and he also has a lot to offer.

“Right now, he is the mate but when he is given the bus, he will drive us smoothly and that would inspire confidence and hope to the people of Ghana,” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen Show Tuesday.

To him, personality in these modern times speaks a lot and so he [Bawumia] has that true heart to serve and has more to exhibit.

The ruling party would elect its flagbearer later this year in a keenly contested field consisting of Bawumia, former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen and Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, among others.

Dr Boako has said he believes that Dr Bawumia, having served as the Vice President of the country for six years, is in the right position, as he has more in-depth knowledge about the country’s economy.

“Everything about Bawumia is about innovation and he is the idea type of person. My boss is selfless and not greedy and does not want to get close to anything that will derail the progress of the country,” he said.

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