As Ghana counts down to the December 7 elections, the competing visions of the two leading presidential candidates are dominating the national discourses.<\/p>\n Former President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC has urged Ghanaians to ‘reset’ the country\u2019s course, while Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP\u2019s flagbearer, has also proposed ‘Bold solutions for the future.’ <\/p>\n Mahama, addressing the clergy in Effia-Kwesimintsim, in the Western Region underscored the NPP’s alleged economic mismanagement, citing Ghana\u2019s rising debt-to-GDP ratio and a struggling economy. <\/p>\n He has called for a fresh start, promising to restore hope and return Ghana to its ‘glory days’ through prudent economic management and new leadership. <\/p>\n He has also pointed out the previous NDC’s administration’s comparative performance, touching on debt sustainability and financial independence.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you look at all the steps we put in place before we left government, there has been criminal supervision and destruction of the economy, which should not have happened.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, what we are saying is that we need to rescue this country and reset it to its glory days. We need a fresh start and so December 7 presents us with this opportunity,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n Mahama has promised that his government will work to reset Ghana and bring the economy to normalcy with his proposed policy, the 24-Hour Economy.<\/p>\n Dr. Bawumia, on the other hand, is championing a transformative agenda that includes sustainable macroeconomic stability, industrialisation for job creation, digitalization, tax reforms, and leveraging the fourth industrial revolution. <\/p>\n At the core of his ‘Bold Solutions’ is a vision to create a self-reliant, prosperous nation by tackling corruption, constitutional reforms, and building a credit system to support businesses. <\/p>\n As the nation stands at a crossroads, the choice between these two paths\u2014resetting the economy through reflection and restoration or advancing with bold, innovative policies\u2014 continues to spark intense debates. <\/p>\n Both leaders are offering compelling narratives rooted in their track records and visions, but the ultimate decision rests with Ghanaians when they enter the ballot box on December 7. <\/p>\n This election will not only decide leadership, but it will also determine how Ghana confronts its economic challenges and capitalise on opportunities to build a resilient and prosperous future.<\/p>\n JKB\/AE<\/p>\n Watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Former](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/628\/62805528.295.jpg\" "\\"Former")
Former President John Dramani Mahama and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n