Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticized the Ghanaian government over its handling of the economy and demolitions. At the NPP's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, Dr. Bawumia stated that the government's 24-hour economy agenda had resulted in "24-hour demolitions." His comments come amid ongoing discussions over the demolition of structures and businesses around La Beach in Accra.
Dr. Bawumia expressed solidarity with the Labadi community, which has been affected by the demolitions. He called on the government to compensate victims of the demolition exercise. The former Vice President also questioned the government's economic record, arguing that a decrease in headline inflation has not translated to relief for households. He noted that despite inflation dropping to 5%, the cost of living for Ghanaians has increased drastically.
Dr. Bawumia accused the government of abandoning some programmes inherited from the previous administration. He cited the Agenda 111 hospital project as an example. The former Vice President also criticized the government's healthcare priorities, alleging that it seems more focused on establishing 24-hour markets than completing or expanding healthcare infrastructure.
On education, Dr. Bawumia claimed that some Basic Education Certificate Examination graduates have been excluded from the Free Senior High School programme. He called for attention to the situation, arguing that access to secondary education should remain a priority. The NPP National Delegates Conference is being held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, with over 7,000 delegates expected to participate in the election of national officers.
Dr. Bawumia also addressed the fight against illegal drugs, saying that arresting drug couriers alone is insufficient to deal with the problem. He called for investigations to identify those who fund drug trafficking operations. The conference forms part of the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
The NPP National Delegates Conference brings together party members to elect national officers and discuss key issues affecting the country. Dr. Bawumia's comments reflect his vision for Ghana's development and his party's priorities. The event is expected to shape the NPP's strategy for the 2028 general election.
Dr. Bawumia's criticism of the government's handling of the economy and demolitions reflects a broader debate about Ghana's development trajectory. The government's response to these concerns remains to be seen. The NPP's reorganisation efforts are aimed at positioning the party for success in the 2028 general election.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia criticizes Ghana's government over economy, demolitions
- Bawumia calls for compensation for victims of demolition exercise
- Dr. Bawumia questions government's economic record, healthcare priorities
