In a recent campaign event, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia made headlines with a pledge that raises more questions than answers. His promise to make smartphones available to Ghanaians on credit, with monthly payments as low as ₵1 or ₵2, reflects a concerning disconnect from the realities facing the average Ghanaian. This proposal, pitched as a revolutionary step towards greater accessibility, reveals a troubling pattern of superficial solutions and questionable priorities that undermine the pressing needs of the nation.
Dr. Bawumia’s latest statement comes in the wake of numerous failed promises, including the much-touted “One Teacher, One Laptop” policy. The policy, intended to provide laptops to teachers as part of a broader educational reform, has been widely criticized for its lack of implementation and impact. This past failure casts a long shadow over Bawumia’s credibility and raises serious doubts about his ability to deliver on his latest pledge. The idea of purchasing smartphones on credit for ₵1 a month seems less like a genuine policy proposal and more like a politically motivated gimmick designed to capture headlines rather than address substantive issues.
The focus on providing smartphones on credit is particularly misguided when considering the broader economic challenges facing Ghanaians. A robust economy would naturally enable citizens to afford the devices they desire, without the need for such dubious schemes. Dr. Bawumia’s approach appears to underestimate the intelligence of the electorate, offering a superficial solution to a complex problem. His remarks not only reflect a lack of serious engagement with the real issues but also undermine the urgency of addressing Ghana’s pressing economic and infrastructural needs….
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