By Daniel Bampoe
As Ghana approaches the 2028 general elections, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged a radical transformation of the country’s economic and social landscape if Ghanaians entrust him with the presidency.
Speaking to party supporters in Ketu South on November 15, the former Vice President presented a vision of modernization, innovation, and prosperity that he says will bring the comforts and opportunities associated with foreign countries — what he refers to as bringing “Abrokyire” to Ghana.
Dr. Bawumia, who served as Vice President under the NPP administration from 2017 to 2025, used the occasion to highlight key achievements during his tenure, particularly in the digital and financial sectors.
He recalled the rollout of the Ghana Card, which, under his oversight, became one of the most comprehensive digital national ID systems on the continent.
“Before we came into office, the Ghana Card had not been rolled out. Today, Ghana is one of the few countries in the world with this type of digital national ID,” he stated.
The former Vice President also pointed to his reforms in the mobile money ecosystem, which he argued have transformed the financial landscape in Ghana.
He noted that prior to the reforms, mobile money transfers were restricted to the same network, and linking mobile wallets to bank accounts was impossible.
“I said it was possible for us to do it in Ghana, and we have done it,” he declared, noting that the interoperability system now allows users to pay utility bills, renew health insurance, and receive international remittances directly into their mobile wallets.
Dr Bawumia emphasized the broader socio-economic impact of these reforms.
The expansion of the mobile money sector, he explained, has significantly boosted employment.
“When we came, MoMo agents were 107,000. Today, they are 900,000. We have created 800,000 jobs,” he said, framing this as a concrete measure of the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for economic empowerment.
The NPP flagbearer hopeful argued that Ghana’s challenges require more than fiscal interventions.
“It is not the money in your pocket that will transform Ghana. It is the ideas in your head,” he said, urging citizens to focus on the transformative policies and vision he claims to bring to the table.
He maintained that, with the mandate of the presidency, he could scale these initiatives to deliver broader development outcomes across the nation.
