Former PNC General Secretary, Atik Mohammed, has lauded Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his decision to chart an independent path in his campaign for the presidency of Ghana, without relying solely on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s track record.
The newly-elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, made this declaration during his victory address to supporters and the nation at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, November 4, emphasizing his commitment to leading the country in 2025 with an independent mindset.
In his speech, Dr. Bawumia ushered in a new era, highlighting his distinct vision and priorities for Ghana.
“I have my own vision and my own priorities. Given the opportunity by you, the people of Ghana to lead, I shall govern as my own man with guidance from God Almighty”, Dr. Bawumia said.
“My vision is to build an inclusive, food self-sufficient, data-driven and systems based nation that will fully participate in the global digital revolution to solve our problems and also usher in a golden age of benefits from our natural resources,” the Vice President expounded, adding “I want to lead a nation that improves and unleashes the talents of our youth and offers good jobs with good pay, and sustainable growth with macroeconomic discipline”.
He further stated; “I want to lead a nation that improves and unleashes the talents of our youth and offers good jobs with good pay, and sustainable growth with macroeconomic discipline.”
Mr Mohammed expressed his enthusiasm over Dr. Bawumia’s decision to carve his own path in the political landscape.
He elaborated that by clearly conveying his distinct vision, Dr. Bawumia can avoid being evaluated solely on what he considers a “disappointing” performance by President Nana Addo. In Atik Mohammed’s view, distancing himself from the current administration’s performance is essential to safeguard Dr. Bawumia’s presidential aspirations.
“…His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia needs to show that, look, I am coming with a different vision because and of course, that is the only thing that will let people know that we are not voting for an extension of Nana. They are voting for a new entity, a new arrangement. So, I was happy to have heard him say that he is coming with a new vision which means he’s coming with an entirely fresh vision”, he said during Peace FM’s morning show “Kokrokoo”.
He also deflated arguments that Dr. Bawumia is responsible for the economic mess created under the President Nana Addo’s government, arguing “the role of the Vice President is just supportive…It is not always the case that what you think is what will be put into work”.