By King Amoah
The Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a scathing critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s 24 Hour Economy proposal, describing it as a political propaganda designed to mislead voters rather than solving the country’s unemployment crisis.
Addressing a milling crowd notably party supportes at a thanksgiving program organized by the NPP in Sunyani, Dr. Bawumia indicated that the policy which is one of the flagship policies of the Ndc leader’s campaign message lacks substance and remains largely undefined by its proponents.
Lip Service and Empty Promises:
According to Dr. Bawumia, the 24 Hour Economy policy is nothing more than a lip service.
He observed that despite the buzz surrounding the slogan, President Mahama and his policy team have failed to provide a clear definition or a roadmap for its economic implementation.
The 24 hour economy policy is just a political gimmick to win elections, Dr. Bawumia stated.
He stressed thst Ghanaians are witnessing the reality on the ground today, as it is clear that the team behind this proposal cannot interpret its actual economic importance for the development of our nation.
The Shift System Controversy:
Dr Bawumia reiterated that after two significant years in office these promises have failed to manifest, leaving many young Ghanaians in a state of desperation.
Mahama promised that under this 24 hour system, one job would provide employment for three different people through shifts but the promise has Instead, turned into ‘gutter stories while unemployment rate continues to worsen, Bawumia remarked.
A Call for Economic Transformation:
The NPP flagbearer urged Ghanaians to look forward for the NPP’s track record of policy driven transformation.
He assured the citizenry that he has vision to reverse the current economic trends and create a sustainable job avenues through digital and industrial innovations to benefit Ghanaians.
As the political atmosphere heats up ahead of the next general elections, Dr. Bawumia encouraged voters to embrace the good policies of the NPP which he claims, have already laid the foundation for national transformation.
Concluding he called on the electorate to vote for the NPP in the 2028 elections to ensure that his vision for the people becomes reality.
