Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has affirmed his commitment to independent leadership as he gears up for the 2024 general elections.
Addressing the public, Dr. Bawumia assured Ghanaians that his administration would be free from external influences, directly dismissing speculations that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo might control his leadership if he is elected.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized his readiness to govern with a clear vision and priorities focused on advancing Ghana. “I have my vision and priority. Given the opportunity by you, the people of Ghana to lead, I shall govern as my own man with guidance from God Almighty,” he stated, underscoring that his decisions would be solely his own, directed by what he deems best for the country.
During an engagement with the youth in Accra on November 3, Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision for Ghana’s future, centred on modernization and economic growth.
He described his goal to build a data-driven, technologically advanced nation that would leverage digital tools to create jobs and strengthen the economy.