{"id":245860,"date":"2024-11-05T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/05\/bawumia-slams-mahama-over-digitalization\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T10:06:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:06:00","slug":"bawumia-slams-mahama-over-digitalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/05\/bawumia-slams-mahama-over-digitalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Bawumia Slams Mahama Over Digitalization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate, has launched a scathing attack on John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), over his stance on digitalization\u2019s role in Ghana\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the youth on Sunday, November 3, Bawumia argued that Mahama\u2019s lack of understanding of digital advancements makes him unfit to lead the country.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Bawumia emphasized the critical role of digitalization in Ghana\u2019s economic progress, citing its benefits for citizens and the nation\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>He questioned how former President John Mahama could claim there\u2019s no link between digitization and the economy, especially in the 4th industrial revolution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow can we have a leader who doesn\u2019t appreciate the value of digitization in a digital global economy?\u201d Dr Bawumia asked.<\/p>\n<p>The NPP candidate also criticized John Mahama\u2019s emphasis on infrastructure as a primary achievement, suggesting it\u2019s secondary to the current administration\u2019s digital-focused approach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur infrastructure is superior to his,\u201d Bawumia said, adding that Mahama\u2019s statement that infrastructure doesn\u2019t matter for the economy is puzzling.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Dr Bawumia expressed skepticism about Mahama\u2019s proposed 24-hour economy policy, questioning its feasibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis signature 24-hour economy has defied explanation and understanding,\u201d Dr Bawumia said, labeling John Mahama a \u201csecond-hand failed president\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile former President John Mahama has explained that the proposed \u201c24-Hour Economy Policy\u201d aims to revitalize Ghana\u2019s economy through targeted interventions.<\/p>\n<p>However, Dr Bawumia\u2019s criticism highlights the differing visions for Ghana\u2019s economic future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate, has launched a scathing attack on John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), over his stance on digitalization\u2019s role in Ghana\u2019s economic growth. 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