{"id":218713,"date":"2024-09-18T09:21:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T09:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/18\/2024-election-is-about-ideas-not-insults-bawumia-tells-ndc\/"},"modified":"2024-09-18T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T09:21:54","slug":"2024-election-is-about-ideas-not-insults-bawumia-tells-ndc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/18\/2024-election-is-about-ideas-not-insults-bawumia-tells-ndc\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Election Is About Ideas Not Insults &#8211; Bawumia Tells NDC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized that the 2024 general election should focus on ideas and solutions to Ghana\u2019s problems rather than personal attacks and insults.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at Amasaman in the Greater Accra Region on Monday during his campaign tour, Dr. Bawumia stressed that the election presents an opportunity for Ghanaians to choose between different visions for the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must elevate the political discourse and focus on the issues that matter to Ghanaians,\u201d Dr. Bawumia said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis election is about ideas, solutions, and progress, not insults and personal attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bawumia\u2019s message comes as a response to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)\u2019s recent criticisms of his economic policies.<\/p>\n<p>The NDC has accused Dr. Bawumia of mismanaging the economy, leading to high inflation and unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>However, Dr. Bawumia has maintained that his government\u2019s policies have laid a solid foundation for Ghana\u2019s economic growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>He has outlined a vision for Ghana\u2019s future built on bold solutions, innovation, and effective governance.<\/p>\n<p>On job creation for the youth, Dr. Bawumia promised to implement policies that would create opportunities for young Ghanaians to gain employment.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted his government\u2019s plan to establish a \u201cYouth Entrepreneurship Fund\u201d to support start-ups and small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will also expand our flagship program, the \u2018One District, One Factory\u2019 initiative, to create more jobs in rural areas,\u201d Dr. Bawumia added.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the economy, Dr. Bawumia assured Ghanaians that his next government would prioritize fiscal discipline, reduce borrowing, and increase revenue mobilization.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will also invest in key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and technology to drive economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged all Ghanaians to vote for him in the coming election, promising to work tirelessly to address the country\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am committed to building a brighter future for Ghana, and I ask for your support in this election,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The NPP\u2019s campaign slogans, #Bawumia2024, #BawumiaMeansBusiness, #BoldSolutionsForOurFuture, and #ItIsPossible, reflect Dr. Bawumia\u2019s commitment to a positive and forward-looking approach to politics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized that the 2024 general election should focus on ideas and solutions to Ghana\u2019s problems rather than personal attacks and insults. 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