Reject Bawumia to bring economy back to life - Mahama

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called on voters to reject Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in the December polls to enable an economic recovery under an NDC-led government.

He stated that a vote for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate would signify an endorsement of continued hardship and economic mismanagement.

“A vote for Bawumia means you are happy with the mismanagement of our finances, our increased debt stock, and the current sufferings. So, if you are displeased with what is happening, you’ll have to vote them out of office,” he said.

Mr. Mahama, who is on a two-day campaign tour of the Western North Region, was speaking during a community engagement in Enchi in the Aowin constituency on Wednesday, marking the start of his tour of the region.

The former President argued that retaining the NPP, which he claimed had failed in governance, would mean supporting the economic mismanagement led by Dr Bawumia, the Chairman of the Economic Management Team.

He reminded the gathering of the current economic hardships and assured them of better days under an NDC-led government. 

“The economy is tough for Ghanaians, including businesspersons who are experiencing sluggish growth in their businesses,” Mr. Mahama said. 

Tour

The campaign team of Mr. Mahama arrived in the Western North Region on Wednesday, following engagements with the clergy and stakeholders in the creative arts industry in Kumasi on Monday and Tuesday.

Mr. Mahama has embarked on a nationwide tour to share his vision and proposals for Ghana's growth and development. His campaign, tagged #Mahama4Change2024, has taken him to various regions, where he has spent days campaigning in several constituencies.

In the Western North, the former President has visited chiefs, local authorities, and opinion leaders while engaging with party supporters, locals, and the public to campaign and solicit their votes for the December election. 

Mr. Mahama is promoting the NDC’s “Reset Ghana” message, focusing on policies in the party’s 2024 manifesto.

On Wednesday, Mr. Mahama paid courtesy calls on the Paramount Chief of Enchi in Aowin before holding community engagement sessions. 

He also visited the Dadieso Chief in Suaman, addressing mini rallies and community durbars in various constituencies, including Akontombra and Bodi.