The New Patriotic Party (NPP)’sAshantiRegional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, also referred to as Chairman Wontumi, has urged Ghanaians to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
He claimed that if the Vice President prevails in the general elections of 2024, Ghana will benefit greatly.
Chairman Wontumi predicted that the governing NPP would win the 2024 elections and carry out the development projects it has initiated while speaking at a rally in Nalerigu, in the North East Region.
The boisterous regional chairman added that Ghanaian football will improve under a Dr. Bawumia presidency and that the Black Stars will advance to the 2026 World Cup finals.
“When you vote for Dr. Bawumia to become president in 2024, at the next World Cup in 2026, Ghana will go to the finals,” he said.
Concerning the 24-hour economy policy, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia chastised former President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking to a throng of people in Tamale on Monday as part of his northern tour, Dr. Bawumia rejected the notion, arguing that many government and private sectors of Ghana’s economy already run around the clock and that the government cannot enact legislation establishing a 24-hour economy.
“I hear John Mahama has a new idea and he wants to run a 24-hour economy. I say where did he get this idea from? It is not a bright idea! A 24-hour economy cannot be legislated by government,”Dr. Bawumia said.
“Today, there are many businesses that are already working for 24 hours. Hospitals are open for 24 hours. You can buy electricity for 24 hours. Because of digitalization, you can transfer money for 24 hours. There are many chop bars and restaurants that are open for 24 hours.”
Dr. Bawumia continued: “The police are working for 24 hours. The security services are working for 24 hours. So what is this 24-hour economy that you want to bring? Operating 24 hours is an issue for businesses. If you’ll make more money opening 24 hours, there is no law preventing you.”
Dr. Bawumia stated that Mr. Mahama, who has previously served as both Vice President and President, lacks experience in introducing and leading groundbreaking policies, despite enumerating a number of policy initiatives he introduced and oversaw in his role as Vice President.
