The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed pride in the achievements of the NPP government under President Akufo-Addo.
According to him, the country has experienced significant strides made across various sectors since the NPP assumed office in 2017.
Answering a question on whether or not he would apologise for under-delivering his promises to Ghanaians at a media engagement on Sunday, Dr Bawumia insisted that the incumbent government in which he is a Vice President has accomplished a lot.
He said he takes a lot of pride in these achievements especially when he compares them to that of the previous government.
"When you look at how we are changing Ghana, and you look at the performance of the economy before we came into office, we are doing much better across virtually every sector than the man who wants to come back. So I am very proud of my record. I am very proud of it," he stated.
The presidential candidate further highlighted the numerous accomplishments that have set Ghana on a path towards modernisation and economic growth.
He outlined several key milestones achieved for the first time in Ghana’s history.
These include the establishment of a national ID system and the introduction of national IDs at birth, along with birth certificates for all children.
He also emphasised the removal of the guarantor requirement for student loans, a move aimed at making higher education more accessible.
He indicated that it was under the NPP government that Ghana now boasts a comprehensive digital address system.
"We've struggled with this for 60 years; it's only under our government and with my initiative that we have a comprehensive digital address system," he noted.
He highlighted the government's success in achieving 100% financial inclusion and making financial services accessible to all Ghanaians.
Additionally, the use of drones to deliver medical supplies to over 2,694 facilities across the country has made Ghana home to the world's largest medical drone delivery service.
"540,000 flights have been made so far to very remote parts of Ghana, saving many lives," Dr Bawumia said.
Dr Bawumia also pointed to the advancements in digital services, such as the ability for citizens to renew national health insurance, purchase electricity credit, and pay school fees through their mobile phones.
He touted the NPP government's visionary role of implementing innovative programmes like the gold purchase programme at the Bank of Ghana and the gold-for-oil initiative.
These policies, Dr Bawumia believes, will significantly benefit Ghana's economy.
Looking ahead, Dr Bawumia announced plans to launch a local Uber-like app for traditional taxis, aimed at levelling the playing field for local taxi operators and keeping more money within the Ghanaian economy.
"The work has been virtually completed, and we will outdoor it very, very soon," he added.
With these achievements, Dr Bawumia insisted that the NPP's record and its vision for the future, outshine that of former President John Mahama who is also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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