Akpah Tells Bawumia to Stick to Digitalization and Stop Talking About Money Matters

A financial and economic policy analyst, Richmond Mawunyo Akpah, has a direct message for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia: focus on digitalization and leave the management of the economy to people who actually know how to fix it. According to the analyst, Dr. Bawumia should stick to his new passion for digital technology rather than trying to convince Ghanaians that he can handle the country’s money problems.

Mr. Akpah explained that managing the economy is a serious job that requires proven skills and experience. He noted that there are people who have already shown they can stabilize the cedi and turn Ghana’s economy around. In his view, these are the people who should be trusted with economic decisions, not politicians who are still trying to figure things out. He advised Dr. Bawumia to step back and let the experts do the work.

The analyst’s comments come at a time when Ghanaians are closely watching how political leaders handle the country’s economic challenges. Many citizens are worried about the rising cost of living, the weakening cedi, and the general state of the economy. Mr. Akpah’s advice suggests that the focus should be on results rather than talk, and that leaders should be honest about their strengths and weaknesses.

By telling Dr. Bawumia to concentrate on digitalization, Mr. Akpah is essentially saying that the Vice President should play to his strengths. Digitalization is an area where Dr. Bawumia has made significant contributions, and the analyst believes he should build on that rather than venturing into economic management, which requires a different set of skills and experience.

This advice is a wake-up call for politicians to be realistic about what they can and cannot do. Ghanaians deserve leaders who are honest about their abilities and who are willing to let qualified people handle critical areas like the economy. As the country moves forward, the question remains: will leaders listen to the experts, or will they continue to make promises they cannot keep?