Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his dedication to transforming Ghana\u2019s economy through digitalization and technological advancements.<\/p>\n Speaking at a rally in Nyinahin, Atwima Mponua District, as he launched a 15-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia announced that Ghana\u2019s first credit scoring system would go live on November 7, 2024, with the goal of widening access to credit for citizens.<\/p>\n \u201cThis system will make it easy for Ghanaians to acquire items on credit and thereby improve their living conditions,\u201d Dr. Bawumia stated. <\/p>\n He noted that Ghana would be the second country in Africa, after South Africa, to establish a national credit scoring system.<\/p>\n Dr. Bawumia highlighted that the digital infrastructure required for the system, such as the Ghana Card, digital address system, and mobile money interoperability, is already in place.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have laid down the necessary infrastructure to support the implementation of the credit scoring system,\u201d he said, stressing that these tools would enable wide participation.<\/p>\n He also outlined plans to revamp Ghana\u2019s railway system as part of his broader economic vision.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of my main focuses as President will be the full implementation of the redevelopment of the country\u2019s railway system,\u201d he noted, explaining that the Kumasi-Takoradi railway line, which would pass through Nyinahin and facilitate bauxite transport to the ports, is part of this agenda.<\/p>\n Dr. Bawumia, who currently serves as Vice President, also detailed additional improvements he would prioritize, such as extending the validity of drivers\u2019 licenses from six to ten years and making passport acquisition simpler by using only the Ghana Card.<\/p>\n He commended progress in sectors like education, health, infrastructure, and technology.<\/p>\n \u201cOur performance in all sectors of the economy has improved the living conditions of our people,\u201d he stated, noting that the free SHS policy has increased school enrollment and eased financial burdens on families.<\/p>\n On food security, Dr. Bawumia remarked, \u201cThe successful implementation of Planting for Food and Jobs has improved our food security, making Ghana the third country in Africa in terms of food security.\u201d He pledged further investment in agricultural mechanization to enhance productivity and bolster self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n He added that, under his leadership, the private sector would be empowered to lead major development projects, easing the financial load on the government. \u201cUnder my leadership, the private sector will be encouraged to undertake major development projects to free the state of such financial burdens,\u201d he emphasized. He also committed to a \u2018Buy Ghana First\u2019 policy to ensure government projects prioritize locally-produced goods.<\/p>\n Dr. Bawumia urged Ghanaians to back the NPP in the December 7 election. \u201cVote for the NPP to help implement the \u2018big solutions\u2019 initiative to transform the country and improve the living conditions of the people,\u201d he appealed.<\/p>\n NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Atwima-Mponua, Seth Osei Akoto, praised the NPP government\u2019s development efforts, saying, \u201cThe free SHS policy has helped many children whose parents could not have afforded secondary education.\u201d He encouraged residents to vote for the NPP, highlighting that the party\u2019s socio-economic policies are central to national progress and well-being.<\/p>\n Watch the latest edition of BizHeadlines below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"NPP](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/904\/90445215.295.jpg\" "\\"NPP")
NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n