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Isaac Adongo, a ranking member of Parliament\u2019s Finance Committee, has openly criticized Ghana\u2019s Vice-President,\u00a0Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his handling of the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
During a media address on June 26, 2024, Adongo questioned Dr. Bawumia\u2019s absence from economic discussions.<\/p>\n
He accused Dr. Bawumia of sidestepping the significant challenges facing the economy, labeling him a \u201cYahoo champion\u201d due to his recent focus on digitalization rather than formulating economic strategies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy has Dr. Bawumia run away from the economy? If you are a braggart and an empty economist, our economy will give you a better beating,\u201d the lawmaker said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter Dr. Bawumia realized that the punches coming from the economy are not small ones, we have all seen that he is a Yahoo champion all over the place,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Adongo highlighted Dr. Bawumia\u2019s extensive experience, including over 15 years of studying economics, earning a Ph.D., and working with institutions like the African Development Bank and the\u00a0Bank of Ghana.<\/p>\n
He expressed his disappointment in Dr. Bawumia\u2019s performance when tasked with overseeing the economy and claimed that the NPP flagbearer has instead shifted his attention to areas outside his expertise.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou studied economics for over 15 years, became a Ph.D., worked with the African Development Bank, worked at the\u00a0Bank of Ghana, and all of that. And when we gave you the economy, you couldn\u2019t manage it,\u201d Adongo stressed.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, the things you\u2019re championing, you didn\u2019t even learn. You just went and opened the computer on the Internet and saw something they called digitalization. You say we should believe you that you can do that one,\u201d the MP concluded.<\/p>\n