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In a recent address to a bustling crowd during his tour of the north, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, critiqued former President John Mahama’s plan to implement a 24-hour economy if re-elected, labeling it as an ill-conceived policy.
Dr. Bawumia expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of legislating a 24-hour economy by the government. He argued that various sectors in Ghana, encompassing both public and private domains, were already functioning round the clock. Highlighting examples, he noted the operations of hospitals, continuous electricity availability, digitalized money transfers, and the extended working hours of eateries, among other businesses.
Challenging Mahama’s proposed initiative, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the existing presence of 24-hour services in sectors like healthcare, security, and commerce, questioning the novelty and necessity of such an idea.
Comparing his own contributions to Ghana’s progress with Mahama’s, Dr. Bawumia highlighted several policy initiatives during his tenure as Vice President. He cited the implementation of the Ghanacard to address identity issues, the introduction of mobile money interoperability, digital property addressing systems, and the facilitation of online services for tasks like renewing health insurance, purchasing electricity credits, acquiring passports, and filing taxes.
Additionally, he pointed out innovative projects such as the deployment of Zipline drones for medical deliveries to numerous hospitals and clinics nationwide, the ‘One Constituency, One Ambulance’ initiative, the Agenda 111 project constructing hospitals in underserved districts, and policies like the Zongo Development Fund and Gold for Oil.
Asserting his proactive approach in addressing societal needs even as Vice President, Dr. Bawumia contended that Mahama lacked a track record of impactful and transformative policies, aiming to distinguish his proactive contributions from Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy concept.
